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"An affront to the First Amendment." NPR, PBS, and local stations across the U.S. are balking at President Trump's order to eliminate funding.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b...
NPR and PBS Vow to Fight Trump’s Order to Cut Funding
NPR called the order, which could upend public media, “an affront to the First Amendment.”
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"An affront to the First Amendment." NPR, PBS, and local stations across the U.S. are balking at President Trump's order to eliminate funding.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/b...
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American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
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If hating POTUS disqualifies you from entry to the US we’re going to take a tourism hit, man.
Also: I am 100% fine with other countries PNGing all our officials. Turn up the heat.
Also: I am 100% fine with other countries PNGing all our officials. Turn up the heat.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador 'is no longer welcome' in the US.
March 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
If hating POTUS disqualifies you from entry to the US we’re going to take a tourism hit, man.
Also: I am 100% fine with other countries PNGing all our officials. Turn up the heat.
Also: I am 100% fine with other countries PNGing all our officials. Turn up the heat.
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In which the Department of Homeland Security struggles to answer a very simple question: "Is any criticism of the United States government a deportable offense?"
(From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...)
(From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...)
March 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In which the Department of Homeland Security struggles to answer a very simple question: "Is any criticism of the United States government a deportable offense?"
(From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...)
(From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...)
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A YES on cloture is a YES for the bill.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
A YES on cloture is a YES for the bill.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
Do not let anyone play games with you.
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I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
March 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
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Department of Homeland Security officials searched two dorm rooms at Columbia University, days after the immigration authorities arrested and moved to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and recent graduate of the university.
D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Department of Homeland Security officials searched two dorm rooms at Columbia University, days after the immigration authorities arrested and moved to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and recent graduate of the university.
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“The Founding Fathers, for all their foresight, did not concern themselves with the possibility that a future president might use civil litigation to extract money or fealty.”
Why Meta Is Paying $25 Million to Settle a Trump Lawsuit
Facebook’s parent company has reached a deal with the president, and Elon Musk’s platform says it’s negotiating its own settlement.
www.theatlantic.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“The Founding Fathers, for all their foresight, did not concern themselves with the possibility that a future president might use civil litigation to extract money or fealty.”
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Captain Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River in 2009, said the crash in the Potomac River on Wednesday night came at an “exceptionally safe” moment in aviation history but showed “how vigilant we have to be.”
Sully, Pilot Famed for Miracle on Hudson Landing, Weighs in on DC Plane Crash
Chesley B. Sullenberger III said though flying was safer than ever, Wednesday’s crash showed the need for constant vigilance and learning from past errors.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Captain Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a passenger plane in the Hudson River in 2009, said the crash in the Potomac River on Wednesday night came at an “exceptionally safe” moment in aviation history but showed “how vigilant we have to be.”
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As I wrote last night, “Donald Trump is president, and he is empowering his people to disempower anyone not like him.” www.lawdork.com/p/trump-miss...
After 20-minute remarks blaming DEI efforts at the FAA for last night's D.C. crash, President Trump is asked whether he has any proof that this crash was caused by DEI efforts.
"It just could have been," he replies.
"It just could have been," he replies.
January 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As I wrote last night, “Donald Trump is president, and he is empowering his people to disempower anyone not like him.” www.lawdork.com/p/trump-miss...
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Checking in on Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing:
January 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Checking in on Kash Patel’s confirmation hearing:
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BREAKING: In a new executive order sent out by the White House, Donald Trump has revoked the federal contractor nondiscrimination executive order, EO 11246, that was signed by Lyndon Johnson in 1965 and has protected employees of businesses seeking federal contracts from discrimination ever since.
January 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
BREAKING: In a new executive order sent out by the White House, Donald Trump has revoked the federal contractor nondiscrimination executive order, EO 11246, that was signed by Lyndon Johnson in 1965 and has protected employees of businesses seeking federal contracts from discrimination ever since.
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The bishop at President Trump’s inaugural prayer service implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
Bishop Tells Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that has not historically been political.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The bishop at President Trump’s inaugural prayer service implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
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LMFAO???
We are declaring drug trafficking cartels as terrorist organizations but Trump pardons the guy who ran the biggest online illegal drug market ever (silk road)? As an explicit political favor?
January 22, 2025 at 12:44 AM
LMFAO???
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School 'Fine,' U.S. Teens Report
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December 5, 2024 at 5:13 PM
School 'Fine,' U.S. Teens Report
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NPR has spent the last few years softening its coverage to appease Republicans and here's their reward
"Democrat propaganda": Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to team up with Musk to defund NPR
She accused the public radio network of doing "nothing for the American people."
www.salon.com
November 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM
NPR has spent the last few years softening its coverage to appease Republicans and here's their reward
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Remember, NPR was one of the first media sites to leave ExTwitter after he got mad at them and labelled them "state-affiliated media." Elon's plan has fuck all to do with "government efficiency" and everything to do with retaliation for its coverage & then leaving his platform.
NPR has spent the last few years softening its coverage to appease Republicans and here's their reward
"Democrat propaganda": Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to team up with Musk to defund NPR
She accused the public radio network of doing "nothing for the American people."
www.salon.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Remember, NPR was one of the first media sites to leave ExTwitter after he got mad at them and labelled them "state-affiliated media." Elon's plan has fuck all to do with "government efficiency" and everything to do with retaliation for its coverage & then leaving his platform.
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Really excited to listen to the new Kendrick album.
I’m waiting until I have the space and attention to listen to it all the way through uninterrupted, and give it the respect it deserves. Hopefully tomorrow
I’m waiting until I have the space and attention to listen to it all the way through uninterrupted, and give it the respect it deserves. Hopefully tomorrow
November 24, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Really excited to listen to the new Kendrick album.
I’m waiting until I have the space and attention to listen to it all the way through uninterrupted, and give it the respect it deserves. Hopefully tomorrow
I’m waiting until I have the space and attention to listen to it all the way through uninterrupted, and give it the respect it deserves. Hopefully tomorrow
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Blue Man Group, the wordless theatrical troupe of drum-beating, paint-splattering, bald blue performers, will end its run in New York in February, more than three decades and 17,000 performances after it began. nyti.ms/3Onr0YT
November 23, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Blue Man Group, the wordless theatrical troupe of drum-beating, paint-splattering, bald blue performers, will end its run in New York in February, more than three decades and 17,000 performances after it began. nyti.ms/3Onr0YT
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Every time we talk about Trump's DOJ picks, I think about the wildly expansive read Roberts gave in his already expansive immunity ruling to, basically, any presidential interaction with anyone at DOJ.
So, I wrote about that so that you will, too. www.lawdork.com/p/when-revie...
So, I wrote about that so that you will, too. www.lawdork.com/p/when-revie...
![The indictment's allegations that the requested investigations were "sham[s]" or proposed for an improper purpose do not divest the President of exclusive authority over the investigative and prosecutorial functions of the Justice Department and its officials. App. 186-187, Indictment 110(c). And the President cannot be prosecuted for conduct within his exclusive constitutional authority. Trump is therefore absolutely immune from prosecution for the alleged conduct involving his discussions with Justice Department officials.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreig6ptp6m5gt6pwi3n3y5hdatlslkyycmftsnu2ii6jnd6scfgapry@jpeg)
November 23, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Every time we talk about Trump's DOJ picks, I think about the wildly expansive read Roberts gave in his already expansive immunity ruling to, basically, any presidential interaction with anyone at DOJ.
So, I wrote about that so that you will, too. www.lawdork.com/p/when-revie...
So, I wrote about that so that you will, too. www.lawdork.com/p/when-revie...
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it’s pretty funny watching the right, who thrive online off of hate and “triggering the libs”, migrate here because people are abandoning twitter
the online right can’t exist without people to antagonize
the online right can’t exist without people to antagonize
November 16, 2024 at 1:15 AM
it’s pretty funny watching the right, who thrive online off of hate and “triggering the libs”, migrate here because people are abandoning twitter
the online right can’t exist without people to antagonize
the online right can’t exist without people to antagonize
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The onion buying infowars has me wondering how much the trapt band official website would cost
November 15, 2024 at 9:02 PM
The onion buying infowars has me wondering how much the trapt band official website would cost
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Consider: if you bring a packet full of your co-panelist’s printed out tweets, with the purpose of waving it angrily over your head, you are perhaps not there to debate the issues.
The fundamental lie of the Federalist Society is “we’re not extremists, we’re just a group that can have open discussions about controversial topics.” But Judges Jones and Ho, continuing in the tradition of Justice Alito, demonstrated that’s not true. /1
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Fifth Circuit's Jones Tears Into Vladeck Over Judge-Shopping
Fifth Circuit Judge Edith Jones delivered a forceful rebuke of what she described as “unsavory” attacks against the judges within her circuit, spurring a tense exchange with a Georgetown Law professor...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Consider: if you bring a packet full of your co-panelist’s printed out tweets, with the purpose of waving it angrily over your head, you are perhaps not there to debate the issues.
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Trump's first targets for deportation may be Chinese and other Asian nationals, alarming Asian Americans and harkening back to America's first immigration enforcement policies, the 'Chinese Exclusion Acts'.
www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese first, Asian American groups rush to prep
Sources previously told NBC News that undocumented Chinese nationals of military age will be among the first groups targeted for deportation by the incoming Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Trump's first targets for deportation may be Chinese and other Asian nationals, alarming Asian Americans and harkening back to America's first immigration enforcement policies, the 'Chinese Exclusion Acts'.
www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-a...
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The fundamental lie of the Federalist Society is “we’re not extremists, we’re just a group that can have open discussions about controversial topics.” But Judges Jones and Ho, continuing in the tradition of Justice Alito, demonstrated that’s not true. /1
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Fifth Circuit's Jones Tears Into Vladeck Over Judge-Shopping
Fifth Circuit Judge Edith Jones delivered a forceful rebuke of what she described as “unsavory” attacks against the judges within her circuit, spurring a tense exchange with a Georgetown Law professor...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:46 PM
The fundamental lie of the Federalist Society is “we’re not extremists, we’re just a group that can have open discussions about controversial topics.” But Judges Jones and Ho, continuing in the tradition of Justice Alito, demonstrated that’s not true. /1
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...