@retchenda.bsky.social
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Arresting judges.
Threatening allies.
Lying about trade deals.
Trying to sell campaign merch from the White House.
Floating a 2028 run.
Deranged. Dangerous. Undemocratic.
We must retake our democracy.
Threatening allies.
Lying about trade deals.
Trying to sell campaign merch from the White House.
Floating a 2028 run.
Deranged. Dangerous. Undemocratic.
We must retake our democracy.
April 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Arresting judges.
Threatening allies.
Lying about trade deals.
Trying to sell campaign merch from the White House.
Floating a 2028 run.
Deranged. Dangerous. Undemocratic.
We must retake our democracy.
Threatening allies.
Lying about trade deals.
Trying to sell campaign merch from the White House.
Floating a 2028 run.
Deranged. Dangerous. Undemocratic.
We must retake our democracy.
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“Likely the most significant public response that the University of Minnesota has taken to oppose President Donald Trump’s actions since he was inaugurated this year.”
April 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
“Likely the most significant public response that the University of Minnesota has taken to oppose President Donald Trump’s actions since he was inaugurated this year.”
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The circle of top advisers in Pete Hegseth’s orbit has shrunk recently to little more than his wife, lawyer, and two lower-level officials—leaving the Pentagon’s lead office without longtime expertise or clear direction. This had led to fears about dangerous slip-ups, such as weapons program delays.
Pentagon leadership vacuum overwhelms Hegseth's office: 'It's a free-for-all'
The departure of the Defense secretary’s top advisers has left the first-time government official without senior staff who understand Washington.
www.politico.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The circle of top advisers in Pete Hegseth’s orbit has shrunk recently to little more than his wife, lawyer, and two lower-level officials—leaving the Pentagon’s lead office without longtime expertise or clear direction. This had led to fears about dangerous slip-ups, such as weapons program delays.
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Medicaid covers...
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
April 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Medicaid covers...
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
-40% of births nationwide
-50% of kids with special needs
-72 million people in total
Remember this as Republicans move to gut the program to finance tax cuts that will overwhelmingly go to the richest 1% of Americans.
"Party of family values."
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A U.S. citizen sought out a police officer for help and was detained instead.
Then the Department of Homeland Security’s official X account lied about what happened.
Then the Department of Homeland Security’s official X account lied about what happened.
U.S. Citizen Detained for 10 Days Says DHS Lied About Everything
Immigration officials detained Jose Hermilloso for over a week. He says their version of what happened is completely inaccurate.
newrepublic.com
April 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
A U.S. citizen sought out a police officer for help and was detained instead.
Then the Department of Homeland Security’s official X account lied about what happened.
Then the Department of Homeland Security’s official X account lied about what happened.
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BREAKING: The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia was forced to move to a safe house with her children after the government posted their home address to social media.
Abrego Garcia’s Wife Forced to Go Into Hiding Thanks to DHS Slip-Up
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wife says she fears for her safety since the Trump administration deported him to a prison in El Salvador.
newrepublic.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
BREAKING: The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia was forced to move to a safe house with her children after the government posted their home address to social media.
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Don't put in the newspaper that she is a history buff.
The review of the Smithsonian museums for "improper ideology" is being led by a 35-year old lawyer who has no experience or credentials in history or museum studies.
But one supporter says she is an avid "fan of history."🗃️
The review of the Smithsonian museums for "improper ideology" is being led by a 35-year old lawyer who has no experience or credentials in history or museum studies.
But one supporter says she is an avid "fan of history."🗃️
She told Trump the Smithsonian needs changing. He’s ordered her to do it.
Who is Lindsey Halligan, the attorney assigned to help remove “improper ideology” from Washington’s most important cultural institution?
wapo.st
April 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Don't put in the newspaper that she is a history buff.
The review of the Smithsonian museums for "improper ideology" is being led by a 35-year old lawyer who has no experience or credentials in history or museum studies.
But one supporter says she is an avid "fan of history."🗃️
The review of the Smithsonian museums for "improper ideology" is being led by a 35-year old lawyer who has no experience or credentials in history or museum studies.
But one supporter says she is an avid "fan of history."🗃️
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“The fox is not just guarding the henhouse; it has changed the locks.” Brian O’Neill on DOGE’s unchecked access to sensitive federal systems—a counterintelligence threat in plain sight.
Not with a bang but a backdoor
DOGE’s quiet access to government networks is a counterintelligence threat in plain sight.
contrarian.substack.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
“The fox is not just guarding the henhouse; it has changed the locks.” Brian O’Neill on DOGE’s unchecked access to sensitive federal systems—a counterintelligence threat in plain sight.
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My latest scoop:
DOGE descends on FDIC
The Handbasket was first to report the nefarious team's entry into the agency that protects our bank accounts.
www.thehandbasket.co
April 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
My latest scoop:
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People on X certainly have their theories: "JD Vance can't be the antichrist. The antichrist is supposed to be charismatic."
Did JD Vance Kill the Pope? An Investigation.
Pope Francis passed away shortly after meeting with Vice President JD Vance.
newrepublic.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
People on X certainly have their theories: "JD Vance can't be the antichrist. The antichrist is supposed to be charismatic."
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Trump's IRS targeting Harvard? In honor of Tax Day, we found these old receipts
April 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Trump's IRS targeting Harvard? In honor of Tax Day, we found these old receipts
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Over 1,000 international students had their legal status snatched by the Trump admin—no warning, no hearing, no due process.
This ain’t immigration policy. It’s a power trip.
This ain’t immigration policy. It’s a power trip.
More than 1,000 international students have had their visas or legal status revoked
More than 1,000 international students at 128 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated since mid-March.
www.scrippsnews.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Over 1,000 international students had their legal status snatched by the Trump admin—no warning, no hearing, no due process.
This ain’t immigration policy. It’s a power trip.
This ain’t immigration policy. It’s a power trip.
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There’s just so much shady shit in this story, but this really sticks out. Folks in NLRB’s IT unit were so freaked out by what they saw DOGE doing that they wanted to notify the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Then this happened:
April 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
There’s just so much shady shit in this story, but this really sticks out. Folks in NLRB’s IT unit were so freaked out by what they saw DOGE doing that they wanted to notify the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Then this happened:
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The Trump regime is on the cusp of a showdown with the Supreme Court.
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
The two tipping points for when we officially become a dictatorship could occur this week
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
April 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Trump regime is on the cusp of a showdown with the Supreme Court.
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
Depending on what the Court does and how the regime responds, it could openly become a dictatorship two ways. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-two-ti...
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So Trump, you want to deport “homegrown” criminals? Only one of you has 34 felony convictions, was found liable for sexual assault, impeached 2x, and is actively tearing this country apart.
Look in the mirror,it’s you.
Not sure you’d survive a gulag-you dodged military service because of bone spurs!
Look in the mirror,it’s you.
Not sure you’d survive a gulag-you dodged military service because of bone spurs!
April 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
So Trump, you want to deport “homegrown” criminals? Only one of you has 34 felony convictions, was found liable for sexual assault, impeached 2x, and is actively tearing this country apart.
Look in the mirror,it’s you.
Not sure you’d survive a gulag-you dodged military service because of bone spurs!
Look in the mirror,it’s you.
Not sure you’d survive a gulag-you dodged military service because of bone spurs!
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BREAKING: University of Alaska has confirmed 4 international students at UAA have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, without explanation or prior notice to the students or the university.
April 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
BREAKING: University of Alaska has confirmed 4 international students at UAA have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, without explanation or prior notice to the students or the university.
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8/ This is a watershed moment, as Trump thumbs his nose at a Supreme Court ruling, gaslighting the public by pretending his won 9-0 when he lost 9-0.
If we normalize this, there's no end. He can lock up or remove anyone. We will no longer exist in a democracy.
If we normalize this, there's no end. He can lock up or remove anyone. We will no longer exist in a democracy.
April 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
8/ This is a watershed moment, as Trump thumbs his nose at a Supreme Court ruling, gaslighting the public by pretending his won 9-0 when he lost 9-0.
If we normalize this, there's no end. He can lock up or remove anyone. We will no longer exist in a democracy.
If we normalize this, there's no end. He can lock up or remove anyone. We will no longer exist in a democracy.
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U.S. human rights law likely violated in $6M payment for El Salvador prison, experts say, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/14/r...
U.S. human rights law likely violated in $6M payment for El Salvador prison, experts say | Alaska Beacon
A U.S. law bars State’s financial support of “units of foreign security forces” facing credible allegations of gross human rights violations.
alaskabeacon.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
U.S. human rights law likely violated in $6M payment for El Salvador prison, experts say, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/14/r...
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Hundreds of scholars have had their visas revoked and dozens have been detained.
What’s exceptional about Öztürk’s case is that her detention was caught on camera.
What’s scariest, immigration lawyers say, is how little is known about all the others.
What’s exceptional about Öztürk’s case is that her detention was caught on camera.
What’s scariest, immigration lawyers say, is how little is known about all the others.
American Rendition: Rümeysa Öztürk’s Journey From Ph.D. Scholar to Trump Target Languishing in Louisiana Cell
“So horrifying and so heartbreaking”: Öztürk’s close friend provides an intimate look into one of the hundreds of foreign students who have had their visas revoked — and in dozens of instances have…
propub.li
April 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Hundreds of scholars have had their visas revoked and dozens have been detained.
What’s exceptional about Öztürk’s case is that her detention was caught on camera.
What’s scariest, immigration lawyers say, is how little is known about all the others.
What’s exceptional about Öztürk’s case is that her detention was caught on camera.
What’s scariest, immigration lawyers say, is how little is known about all the others.
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@ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
is right. You can humiliate and fire us. But we will not stay down. Because we truly believe in our mission. We fight for people. We fight for kids. For the right to survive and the hope to thrive.
Goodnight friends. Get some rest.
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
is right. You can humiliate and fire us. But we will not stay down. Because we truly believe in our mission. We fight for people. We fight for kids. For the right to survive and the hope to thrive.
Goodnight friends. Get some rest.
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
Why we keep going
Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately.
open.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
@ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
is right. You can humiliate and fire us. But we will not stay down. Because we truly believe in our mission. We fight for people. We fight for kids. For the right to survive and the hope to thrive.
Goodnight friends. Get some rest.
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
is right. You can humiliate and fire us. But we will not stay down. Because we truly believe in our mission. We fight for people. We fight for kids. For the right to survive and the hope to thrive.
Goodnight friends. Get some rest.
open.substack.com/pub/yourloca...
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Signalgate is a window into the administration’s approach to policy issues, but it mostly makes clear that these are stupid, reckless people pursuing stupid, reckless policies.
Trump’s Proudly Incompetent Cabinet
Trump’s Cabinet members should be deeply embarrassed by the inclusion of a prominent journalist in their private war chat. But these MAGA bozos have other ideas.
newrepublic.com
March 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Signalgate is a window into the administration’s approach to policy issues, but it mostly makes clear that these are stupid, reckless people pursuing stupid, reckless policies.
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Staffers at 18 rape crisis centers told ProPublica that payments were delayed for months after North Carolina’s state Legislature directed $15 million for sexual assault survivors away from Democratic-led agencies that had long overseen such money.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
A Political Power Grab Redirected Funds for North Carolina’s Sexual Abuse Survivors. Women in Crisis Paid the Price.
The move, which led to disruptions in services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, provides a glimpse of the consequences when a branch of government assumes unprecedented control.
propub.li
March 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Staffers at 18 rape crisis centers told ProPublica that payments were delayed for months after North Carolina’s state Legislature directed $15 million for sexual assault survivors away from Democratic-led agencies that had long overseen such money.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social