Robye
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In 2022, a group of SpaceX employees wrote an open letter asking the co to distance itself from Elon Musk's online behavior. They were fired and the NLRB opened an investigation.
Then Musk funded Trump's election win. Now, the Trump NLRB has dismissed the case.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/b...
Then Musk funded Trump's election win. Now, the Trump NLRB has dismissed the case.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/b...
Top Labor Regulator Dismisses Charges Against SpaceX
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
In 2022, a group of SpaceX employees wrote an open letter asking the co to distance itself from Elon Musk's online behavior. They were fired and the NLRB opened an investigation.
Then Musk funded Trump's election win. Now, the Trump NLRB has dismissed the case.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/b...
Then Musk funded Trump's election win. Now, the Trump NLRB has dismissed the case.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/b...
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We can’t afford to wait as federal agents terrorize us with impunity.
Congress must rein in ICE’s lawless abuses now.
Congress must rein in ICE’s lawless abuses now.
Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities
An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to immigration enforcement.
action.aclu.org
February 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
We can’t afford to wait as federal agents terrorize us with impunity.
Congress must rein in ICE’s lawless abuses now.
Congress must rein in ICE’s lawless abuses now.
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D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide. n.pr/4r5Njny
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide. n.pr/4r5Njny
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Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results. n.pr/4rIP76a
Center-left Socialist candidate wins over populist in Portugal's presidential runoff
Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal's runoff presidential election Sunday, according to official results. n.pr/4rIP76a
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Friday night news dump: Trump just opened a marine national monument to commercial fishing.
Environmentalists worry that fishing in the area could damage sensitive ecosystems and habitats for endangered whales and other species. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/c...
Environmentalists worry that fishing in the area could damage sensitive ecosystems and habitats for endangered whales and other species. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/c...
Trump Opens Marine National Monument in Atlantic to Commercial Fishing
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Friday night news dump: Trump just opened a marine national monument to commercial fishing.
Environmentalists worry that fishing in the area could damage sensitive ecosystems and habitats for endangered whales and other species. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/c...
Environmentalists worry that fishing in the area could damage sensitive ecosystems and habitats for endangered whales and other species. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/c...
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that PBS and NPR are "a waste of money," having convinced the Republican-led Congress to gut funding for U.S. public media last year. https://to.pbs.org/4ahkoGd
WATCH: Trump calls PBS and NPR 'a waste of money' at funding bill signing
The president made the comment moments before signing legislation passed earlier in the day by the House of Representatives to fund most of the government through the end of September and end the part...
www.pbs.org
February 4, 2026 at 12:33 AM
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that PBS and NPR are "a waste of money," having convinced the Republican-led Congress to gut funding for U.S. public media last year. https://to.pbs.org/4ahkoGd
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The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year's field test of the 2030 census and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with U.S. Postal Service staff. n.pr/4brWDNL
A major census test faces cutbacks — with postal workers tapped to help count
The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year's field test of the 2030 census and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with U.S. Postal Service staff.
n.pr
February 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year's field test of the 2030 census and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with U.S. Postal Service staff. n.pr/4brWDNL
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New cities & dates announced! 📣 Be a part of the #NOH8 movement by joining us at one of our upcoming events 📷🌈 Share to help spread the word!! More info at: NOH8Campaign.com/EVENTS
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
New cities & dates announced! 📣 Be a part of the #NOH8 movement by joining us at one of our upcoming events 📷🌈 Share to help spread the word!! More info at: NOH8Campaign.com/EVENTS
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Breaking News: Prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione, a federal judge ruled.
Federal Judge Drops Death Penalty Charge Against Luigi Mangione
The judge, Margaret Garnett of Federal District Court, said the case against Luigi Mangione would still proceed to trial on other counts.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Breaking News: Prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione, a federal judge ruled.
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On this day in 1974, Pan Am Flight 806, a New Zealand to LAX flight, crashed on approach to Pago Pago International Airport. Ten crew members and 87 passengers were killed.
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
On this day in 1974, Pan Am Flight 806, a New Zealand to LAX flight, crashed on approach to Pago Pago International Airport. Ten crew members and 87 passengers were killed.
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The United States government doesn’t ban political organizations outright, but it does have a legal apparatus, put in place almost a quarter-century ago, for transmogrifying protesters into prosecutable terrorists.
When all protest is terrorism
The groundwork for Trump's free speech crackdown was laid by the War on Terror.
www.motherjones.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The United States government doesn’t ban political organizations outright, but it does have a legal apparatus, put in place almost a quarter-century ago, for transmogrifying protesters into prosecutable terrorists.
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This administration thrives on fear, silence, and divisiveness — these moments of collective resistance shift the balance of power back to the people.
Read more about how we’re building people power across the nation.
Read more about how we’re building people power across the nation.
Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU Versus President Trump
One year ago, President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term. His administration has created chaos, trampled on our rights, and harmed so many of us. But the ACLU has been fighting back — and w...
aclu.org
January 17, 2026 at 9:39 PM
This administration thrives on fear, silence, and divisiveness — these moments of collective resistance shift the balance of power back to the people.
Read more about how we’re building people power across the nation.
Read more about how we’re building people power across the nation.
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NEW: The USDA has terminated its annual Food Insecurity Survey, making it impossible to know just how devastating an impact Trump’s backdoor SNAP cuts.
Trump's USDA is hiding the data on food stamp cuts
The agency's Food Insecurity Survey was pointless "liberal fodder," a spokesperson said.
www.motherjones.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:32 PM
NEW: The USDA has terminated its annual Food Insecurity Survey, making it impossible to know just how devastating an impact Trump’s backdoor SNAP cuts.
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“Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters…”
apnews.com/article/minn...
apnews.com/article/minn...
January 17, 2026 at 2:36 AM
“Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters…”
apnews.com/article/minn...
apnews.com/article/minn...
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Divisions deepen as WA bill to ban masks for law enforcement advances
Divisions deepen as WA bill to ban masks for law enforcement advances
Debate on the bill reflects deepening partisan divisions, with Republicans and Democrats increasingly entrenched in opposing views.
www.seattletimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Divisions deepen as WA bill to ban masks for law enforcement advances
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A cooler, less dense area on the sun’s surface will likely disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, forecasters said.
Northern Lights Forecast: 15 States May See Aurora Borealis Friday Amid Geomagnetic Storms
A cooler, less dense area on the sun’s surface will likely disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, forecasters said.
www.forbes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A cooler, less dense area on the sun’s surface will likely disrupt Earth’s magnetic field, forecasters said.
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Breaking News: A federal judge ordered immigration agents not to retaliate against people engaging in peaceful protests in Minnesota, among other restrictions.
Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people “engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity” in the state and not to stop drivers who are not “forcibly obstructing” officers.
nyti.ms
January 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Breaking News: A federal judge ordered immigration agents not to retaliate against people engaging in peaceful protests in Minnesota, among other restrictions.
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At just 15, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman.
Her story went long untold, but her actions changed history and paved the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
We mourn her loss and honor her as a civil rights leader.
Her story went long untold, but her actions changed history and paved the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
We mourn her loss and honor her as a civil rights leader.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died. She was 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement.
apnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
At just 15, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman.
Her story went long untold, but her actions changed history and paved the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
We mourn her loss and honor her as a civil rights leader.
Her story went long untold, but her actions changed history and paved the way for the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
We mourn her loss and honor her as a civil rights leader.
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Trump admits that this is nothing but political retribution. Minnesota voted against him three times and now he’s punishing us – putting lives at risk and wasting enormous resources in the process.
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Trump admits that this is nothing but political retribution. Minnesota voted against him three times and now he’s punishing us – putting lives at risk and wasting enormous resources in the process.
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Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
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I just finished a refresh of the wall at Bloom bistro. Go check them out if you're hungry and in Georgetown. Also all new lower prices on all displayed paintings!
January 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I just finished a refresh of the wall at Bloom bistro. Go check them out if you're hungry and in Georgetown. Also all new lower prices on all displayed paintings!
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Minnesota's LGBTQ+ groups want ICE out of their neighborhoods after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot.
LGBTQ+ groups tell ICE to 'leave Minnesota' after killing Renee Nicole Good
www.advocate.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Minnesota's LGBTQ+ groups want ICE out of their neighborhoods after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot.
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The World Cup draw handed Seattle a Pride Match between Egypt and Iran, countries where homosexuality is criminalized. Both are demanding the celebration be canceled. Seattle says it will not.
Read @gramsofgnats.bsky.social full story at The Stranger.
Read @gramsofgnats.bsky.social full story at The Stranger.
Seattle Pride World Cup Match Features Antigay Egypt and Iran
Teams from two antigay countries are playing Seattle's "Pride Match."
www.thestranger.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The World Cup draw handed Seattle a Pride Match between Egypt and Iran, countries where homosexuality is criminalized. Both are demanding the celebration be canceled. Seattle says it will not.
Read @gramsofgnats.bsky.social full story at The Stranger.
Read @gramsofgnats.bsky.social full story at The Stranger.
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WA Cares Fund: What WA workers need to know about 2026 rollout
WA Cares Fund: What WA workers need to know about 2026 rollout
The long-delayed WA Cares Fund is moving into operation with a pilot beginning January, benefits to open statewide in July and new authority to invest the fund more broadly.
www.seattletimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
WA Cares Fund: What WA workers need to know about 2026 rollout