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A $164,000 bill for public records is a good indicator that the government is hiding something.
These tactics don't silence reporters, they tell them to keep digging.
These tactics don't silence reporters, they tell them to keep digging.
Censorship by invoice: Public records cost $164,000 in Michigan township
A six figure bill for public records is a good indicator that the government is hiding something
freedom.press
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM
A $164,000 bill for public records is a good indicator that the government is hiding something.
These tactics don't silence reporters, they tell them to keep digging.
These tactics don't silence reporters, they tell them to keep digging.
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"Here are a bunch of unarmed people with baby formula on a ship, and then there’s this elite navy who are just armed to the fucking teeth ... there to intercept us."
I wrote in @jacobinmag.bsky.social about @freedom.press' recent panel with 3 U.S. journalists who were aboard the Gaza aid flotillas.
I wrote in @jacobinmag.bsky.social about @freedom.press' recent panel with 3 U.S. journalists who were aboard the Gaza aid flotillas.
US Journalists on Aid Flotillas Allege Israeli Soldier Abuse
A recent panel of three US journalists aboard the Gaza aid flotillas say they faced assault and threats from Israeli soldiers — and that the US government did little to help them.
jacobin.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
"Here are a bunch of unarmed people with baby formula on a ship, and then there’s this elite navy who are just armed to the fucking teeth ... there to intercept us."
I wrote in @jacobinmag.bsky.social about @freedom.press' recent panel with 3 U.S. journalists who were aboard the Gaza aid flotillas.
I wrote in @jacobinmag.bsky.social about @freedom.press' recent panel with 3 U.S. journalists who were aboard the Gaza aid flotillas.
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NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
RFK Jr. is very worried about anti-Christian bias at HHS...under Biden
Employees received a survey Monday asking them to rat on each other.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
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Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Pete Hegseth says he’s going to court-martial me for saying the same exact thing he said 9 years ago. What changed for Pete? Well to start, he spends all day thinking about how he can suck up to Trump. When Trump says jump, he says how high.
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And as a local, it is my duty to tell you that "Last Train to Clarksville" isn't actually about Clarksville.
The songwriter saw a sign for Clarkdale in some other state and decided Clarksville sounded better.
The songwriter saw a sign for Clarkdale in some other state and decided Clarksville sounded better.
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
And as a local, it is my duty to tell you that "Last Train to Clarksville" isn't actually about Clarksville.
The songwriter saw a sign for Clarkdale in some other state and decided Clarksville sounded better.
The songwriter saw a sign for Clarkdale in some other state and decided Clarksville sounded better.
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The worst part about the boat strikes - regardless of who ordered what and besides the ultimate tragedy of lives lost - is they’re forever a stain on the dignity of the United States military.
That's why the military has the right to refuse illegal orders. Illegal orders could ruin the military.
That's why the military has the right to refuse illegal orders. Illegal orders could ruin the military.
December 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The worst part about the boat strikes - regardless of who ordered what and besides the ultimate tragedy of lives lost - is they’re forever a stain on the dignity of the United States military.
That's why the military has the right to refuse illegal orders. Illegal orders could ruin the military.
That's why the military has the right to refuse illegal orders. Illegal orders could ruin the military.
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A Democratic win in TN-7 is a long shot, but not impossible.
This is a district that was created when they gerrymandered the state to take away the Democratic seat in Nashville, and it was one Trump won by 22 points a year ago.
If the GOP squeaks by with say 5-7 points, that's a red alarm.
This is a district that was created when they gerrymandered the state to take away the Democratic seat in Nashville, and it was one Trump won by 22 points a year ago.
If the GOP squeaks by with say 5-7 points, that's a red alarm.
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A Democratic win in TN-7 is a long shot, but not impossible.
This is a district that was created when they gerrymandered the state to take away the Democratic seat in Nashville, and it was one Trump won by 22 points a year ago.
If the GOP squeaks by with say 5-7 points, that's a red alarm.
This is a district that was created when they gerrymandered the state to take away the Democratic seat in Nashville, and it was one Trump won by 22 points a year ago.
If the GOP squeaks by with say 5-7 points, that's a red alarm.
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I'm not always mature.
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I'm not always mature.
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Watching the TN-7 returns live…
Let’s go Aftyn!!!
Let’s go Aftyn!!!
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Watching the TN-7 returns live…
Let’s go Aftyn!!!
Let’s go Aftyn!!!
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The biggest anti-Christian bias I've seen is these weirdos looking for anti-Christian bias.
They want to be marginalized so bad.
They want to be marginalized so bad.
NEW — RFK Jr.’s HHS sent out a survey asking employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias during the Biden administration, and the Dept. of Labor announced its inaugural prayer service. These are just the latest instances of Trump’s extreme Christian creep within the federal government.
RFK Jr. is very worried about anti-Christian bias at HHS...under Biden
Employees received a survey Monday asking them to rat on each other.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The biggest anti-Christian bias I've seen is these weirdos looking for anti-Christian bias.
They want to be marginalized so bad.
They want to be marginalized so bad.
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Nativity photo from Seattle.
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Nativity photo from Seattle.
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look however shitty your day has been or however bad your night is going just take comfort in knowing you’re not mike johnson
December 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM
look however shitty your day has been or however bad your night is going just take comfort in knowing you’re not mike johnson
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I think a narrow R win is likely here, but that would be a result that should and will spark massive panic among House Republicans and probably kill the gerrymandering push in most red states.
Behn (D) may be ahead on early votes, but signs overall still pointing to a single digit Van Epps (R) win. #TN07
December 3, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I think a narrow R win is likely here, but that would be a result that should and will spark massive panic among House Republicans and probably kill the gerrymandering push in most red states.
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The stakes are that whoever brings him to orgasm gets a pardon.
"High-stakes"? Are they wagering to see who can kiss Trump's keister the hardest?
December 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The stakes are that whoever brings him to orgasm gets a pardon.
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BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit to stop all Texas public schools from displaying the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.
Judges have blocked our prior plaintiffs' schools from enforcing a Texas law mandating these unconstitutional displays. We're asking the courts to block it statewide.
Judges have blocked our prior plaintiffs' schools from enforcing a Texas law mandating these unconstitutional displays. We're asking the courts to block it statewide.
December 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit to stop all Texas public schools from displaying the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.
Judges have blocked our prior plaintiffs' schools from enforcing a Texas law mandating these unconstitutional displays. We're asking the courts to block it statewide.
Judges have blocked our prior plaintiffs' schools from enforcing a Texas law mandating these unconstitutional displays. We're asking the courts to block it statewide.
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Here are four news stories Democracy Docket published today that are aren't likely to find in the national legacy media. If you agree that independent, pro-democracy media is more important now than ever before, please support Democracy Docket with a membership today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Here are four news stories Democracy Docket published today that are aren't likely to find in the national legacy media. If you agree that independent, pro-democracy media is more important now than ever before, please support Democracy Docket with a membership today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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I know it's too easy to grow numb to the constant flood of bigotry that comes out of his mouth but it does seem morally important you don't allow yourself or anyone else to become desensitized to this vile racism as a normal part of our politics
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I know it's too easy to grow numb to the constant flood of bigotry that comes out of his mouth but it does seem morally important you don't allow yourself or anyone else to become desensitized to this vile racism as a normal part of our politics
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I mean I’m reading coverage of the immigration crackdown, attacks on all Afghans, and even the Somalis catching strays. But not much context calling this white nationalism. Please. Tell the whole story. This isn’t even my beat but at least I’m trying! 🤦🏾♀️ www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/16/o...
December 2, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I mean I’m reading coverage of the immigration crackdown, attacks on all Afghans, and even the Somalis catching strays. But not much context calling this white nationalism. Please. Tell the whole story. This isn’t even my beat but at least I’m trying! 🤦🏾♀️ www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/16/o...
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NEW: A federal judge has once again blocked the Trump admin from enforcing a budget law provision "defunding" Planned Parenthood—this time in response to suit from 22 states and Washington DC. HOWEVER judge pauses injunction for 7 days to allow HHS to appeal
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Fed’n of Am., Inc. v. Kennedy, Civil Action 1:25-cv-11913 (the “Planned Parenthood
litigation”). In the action now before the court, twenty-two States2 and the District of Columbia
(the “Plaintiff States”) claim, inter alia, that Section 71113 failed to provide clear notice to States
that participate in the joint Federal / State Medicaid program, as required by the Spending Clause of the United States Constitution.
Pending before the court is the Plaintiff States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc.
No. 60] seeking to enjoin Defendants from implementing or enforcing Section 71113 pending a final ruling on the merits of this case. For the reasons stated infra, **Plaintiff States have standing to bring this action and have demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on their claim that Section 71113 fails to provide clear notice as required by the Spending Clause of the United States Constitution. Accordingly, the Plaintiff States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc.
No. 60] is GRANTED,** as set forth below.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fdfjfnhhyeo4hsmoxpeazsg/bafkreiavodz243ugugcwghxcaiho4zetcy3rl64mb7ghuyu6wbk5fwgtwq@jpeg)
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Here, Defendants have not shown that they are likely to prevail on appeal where Plaintiff
States, as discussed at length above, have shown a substantial likelihood of success on their
Spending Clause claim. Accordingly, a stay pending appeal is DENIED.
**To assist in orderly review, however, the court finds it prudent to administratively stay the injunctive relief granted herein for seven days, to allow Defendants, if they so choose, to file an appeal and seek a stay on the merits in the appellate court.** See Fed. R. Civ. P. 62(d).
V. Conclusion
For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiff States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Doc. No. 60] is GRANTED.
It is hereby ORDERED that:
1. Defendants, their agents, employees, appointees, successors, and anyone acting in
concert or participation with Defendants are hereby enjoined from enforcing, retroactively
enforcing, or otherwise applying the provisions of Section 71113 of “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14,” against the Plaintiff States.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4fdfjfnhhyeo4hsmoxpeazsg/bafkreietkv5nv6b3vkq5odfpfjaoio6h75tgm3fwy6wckakiitjhifc5pe@jpeg)
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
NEW: A federal judge has once again blocked the Trump admin from enforcing a budget law provision "defunding" Planned Parenthood—this time in response to suit from 22 states and Washington DC. HOWEVER judge pauses injunction for 7 days to allow HHS to appeal
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Jeez now days they even remake Andy Warhol films.
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Jeez now days they even remake Andy Warhol films.
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Hearing massive turnout in the college precinct in Davidson County, Tennessee (which voted +27.4 for Kamala Harris). So high that it has exceeded 2024 turnout. If you know ANY young people in Tennessee, tell them to get out there, vote, and stay in line.
December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Hearing massive turnout in the college precinct in Davidson County, Tennessee (which voted +27.4 for Kamala Harris). So high that it has exceeded 2024 turnout. If you know ANY young people in Tennessee, tell them to get out there, vote, and stay in line.
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The boat bombings also expose the lie that this sociopathic ideal of manhood is somehow more "rational" than empathy. On the contrary, Pete Hegseth is giving strong Colonel Kurtz madman vibes.
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The boat bombings also expose the lie that this sociopathic ideal of manhood is somehow more "rational" than empathy. On the contrary, Pete Hegseth is giving strong Colonel Kurtz madman vibes.
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