Sophia Lewis
@sophialewis.bsky.social
International affairs, public policy, democracy
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"ICE Risks Overplaying Its Hand. We’ve Seen It Happen Before.
Militarized federal encroachments on public life provoke strong, even violent responses — even among those who agree with their aims...As unprecedented as all this might seem, we’ve been here before
From @politico.com
Militarized federal encroachments on public life provoke strong, even violent responses — even among those who agree with their aims...As unprecedented as all this might seem, we’ve been here before
From @politico.com
ICE Risks Overplaying Its Hand. We’ve Seen It Happen Before.
Militarized federal encroachments on public life provoke strong, even violent responses — even among those who agree with their aims.
www.politico.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
"ICE Risks Overplaying Its Hand. We’ve Seen It Happen Before.
Militarized federal encroachments on public life provoke strong, even violent responses — even among those who agree with their aims...As unprecedented as all this might seem, we’ve been here before
From @politico.com
Militarized federal encroachments on public life provoke strong, even violent responses — even among those who agree with their aims...As unprecedented as all this might seem, we’ve been here before
From @politico.com
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I am available for the Supreme Court.
If we survive this, there is going to be a real push from liberals for the next Democrat in the Oval to go scorched earth and simply nominate the most ardently ideological, brazenly partisan judges.
Not even offer up a fig leaf of bipartisanship. Just ram through whoever you want, at any cost.
Not even offer up a fig leaf of bipartisanship. Just ram through whoever you want, at any cost.
NEW: Republicans confirm former Trump lawyer Emil Bove to lifetime appeals court perch
The vote is 50-49.
He's confirmed with only GOP votes.
Democrats + Murkowski + Collins vote NO.
(Hagerty missed the vote.)
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
The vote is 50-49.
He's confirmed with only GOP votes.
Democrats + Murkowski + Collins vote NO.
(Hagerty missed the vote.)
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
July 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I am available for the Supreme Court.
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NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —
Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work
A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.
www.wired.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —
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Last week, hundreds of current and former NASA employees released a letter protesting the proposed budget cuts to the agency. “Discovery and invention and exploration is not a faucet that you can turn on and off,” says retired astronaut Cady Coleman, who signed the letter.
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NASA Employees Protest Cuts In Formal Dissent Letter
Retired astronaut Cady Coleman explains why she felt compelled to sign “The Voyager Declaration.”
www.sciencefriday.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Last week, hundreds of current and former NASA employees released a letter protesting the proposed budget cuts to the agency. “Discovery and invention and exploration is not a faucet that you can turn on and off,” says retired astronaut Cady Coleman, who signed the letter.
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A forum on voter threats to fair elections, held Wednesday by Senate Democrats and headlined by Eric Holder and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs warned about a coordinated attack on American democracy, while insisting that it hasn’t succeeded yet, and that elections still matter.
Fair Elections Are in Grave Danger, Democrats Warn
Fair Elections Are in Grave Danger, Democrats Warn
www.democracydocket.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A forum on voter threats to fair elections, held Wednesday by Senate Democrats and headlined by Eric Holder and North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs warned about a coordinated attack on American democracy, while insisting that it hasn’t succeeded yet, and that elections still matter.
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United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero -
Two years ago, we invited all 100 senators to work in the fields. Only two of them accepted: Alex Padilla and Cory Booker.
Two years ago, we invited all 100 senators to work in the fields. Only two of them accepted: Alex Padilla and Cory Booker.
July 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
United Farm Workers President Teresa Romero -
Two years ago, we invited all 100 senators to work in the fields. Only two of them accepted: Alex Padilla and Cory Booker.
Two years ago, we invited all 100 senators to work in the fields. Only two of them accepted: Alex Padilla and Cory Booker.
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Jerce Reyes Barrios, a U.S. deportee, told The Times he was haunted by his experience in the Salvadoran prison, where he was repeatedly beaten, forced to drink contaminated water and subjected to other horrors.
@kate-linthicum.bsky.social & Mery Mogollón have more
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
@kate-linthicum.bsky.social & Mery Mogollón have more
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
'Hell on earth.' A Venezuelan deportee describes abuse in El Salvador prison
A Venezuelan man who was deported from California to El Salvador and held at one of the country's infamous prisons recounts his months in custody, recalling meager rations and the torture and beating ...
www.latimes.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Jerce Reyes Barrios, a U.S. deportee, told The Times he was haunted by his experience in the Salvadoran prison, where he was repeatedly beaten, forced to drink contaminated water and subjected to other horrors.
@kate-linthicum.bsky.social & Mery Mogollón have more
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
@kate-linthicum.bsky.social & Mery Mogollón have more
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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"Miller has hired Mark Zaid, a prominent Washington defense attorney, to represent her."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Ex-CIA agent hits back at Tulsi Gabbard after she accused Obama of ‘treasonous conspiracy’ against Trump
Susan Miller says US intelligence chief’s allegations were based on misrepresentations of discoveries made by her team about Russian actions
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"Miller has hired Mark Zaid, a prominent Washington defense attorney, to represent her."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Senate Republicans just voted to confirm Trump lackey Emil Bove to a lifetime judicial appointment.
The vote was 50-49. Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all Democrats in voting against Bove.
Several whistleblowers accused Bove of misconduct at the Justice Dept.
The vote was 50-49. Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all Democrats in voting against Bove.
Several whistleblowers accused Bove of misconduct at the Justice Dept.
July 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Senate Republicans just voted to confirm Trump lackey Emil Bove to a lifetime judicial appointment.
The vote was 50-49. Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all Democrats in voting against Bove.
Several whistleblowers accused Bove of misconduct at the Justice Dept.
The vote was 50-49. Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all Democrats in voting against Bove.
Several whistleblowers accused Bove of misconduct at the Justice Dept.
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Federal cuts, government layoffs leave DC nonprofit with dwindling food supply
Federal cuts, government layoffs leave DC nonprofit with dwindling food supply
The So Others Might Eat food pantry in Northwest D.C. is experiencing critical shortages, with stock levels dropping to 50%.
wtop.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Federal cuts, government layoffs leave DC nonprofit with dwindling food supply
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
In accusing President Obama’s administration of treason, the Trump administration seeks to rewrite history, write John Brennan and James Clapper, two senior intelligence officials under Obama. “We want to set the record straight and, in doing so, sound a warning.”
In accusing President Obama’s administration of treason, the Trump administration seeks to rewrite history, write John Brennan and James Clapper, two senior intelligence officials under Obama. “We want to set the record straight and, in doing so, sound a warning.”
Opinion | Brennan and Clapper: The Trump Administration Is Rewriting History of Russia and 2016
We want to set the record straight and also sound a warning.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
In accusing President Obama’s administration of treason, the Trump administration seeks to rewrite history, write John Brennan and James Clapper, two senior intelligence officials under Obama. “We want to set the record straight and, in doing so, sound a warning.”
In accusing President Obama’s administration of treason, the Trump administration seeks to rewrite history, write John Brennan and James Clapper, two senior intelligence officials under Obama. “We want to set the record straight and, in doing so, sound a warning.”
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still in shock about Emil Bove. easily one of the most depraved individuals ever to be confirmed to the federal bench, and that's including the nineteenth century. prosecuting his reported crimes has to be a priority when party control of government next changes hands.
July 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
still in shock about Emil Bove. easily one of the most depraved individuals ever to be confirmed to the federal bench, and that's including the nineteenth century. prosecuting his reported crimes has to be a priority when party control of government next changes hands.
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society if he had taken the bus
July 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
society if he had taken the bus
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35 years since it was enacted, the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to stand as a beacon of progress for millions living with a disability.
Today, we honor that legacy by recommitting ourselves to defending lifelines like Medicaid that build a future accessible for all.
Today, we honor that legacy by recommitting ourselves to defending lifelines like Medicaid that build a future accessible for all.
July 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
35 years since it was enacted, the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to stand as a beacon of progress for millions living with a disability.
Today, we honor that legacy by recommitting ourselves to defending lifelines like Medicaid that build a future accessible for all.
Today, we honor that legacy by recommitting ourselves to defending lifelines like Medicaid that build a future accessible for all.
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Just learned from LinkedIn that a Heritage Foundation affiliate is now FOIA-ing (or equivalent) instructors’ syllabi to go snooping for supposed illegal DEI at state universities. It’s hard to describe how far past McCarthyism we’re headed here.
July 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Just learned from LinkedIn that a Heritage Foundation affiliate is now FOIA-ing (or equivalent) instructors’ syllabi to go snooping for supposed illegal DEI at state universities. It’s hard to describe how far past McCarthyism we’re headed here.
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They waited *more than an hour* to enter the Hortman home after watching Mark Hortman get shot in the doorway
Unbelievably tragic & heartbreaking
And, of course, they publicly congratulated themselves on a great, lifesaving police response when they’d let a lawmaker bleed out. Uvalde is everywhere
Unbelievably tragic & heartbreaking
And, of course, they publicly congratulated themselves on a great, lifesaving police response when they’d let a lawmaker bleed out. Uvalde is everywhere
New details about police activity after lawmaker shootings raise questions about response
The Minnesota Star Tribune found that Brooklyn Park police waited more than 60 minutes to enter the Hortman home and that several law enforcement agencies were unaware of the situation for hours.
www.startribune.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
They waited *more than an hour* to enter the Hortman home after watching Mark Hortman get shot in the doorway
Unbelievably tragic & heartbreaking
And, of course, they publicly congratulated themselves on a great, lifesaving police response when they’d let a lawmaker bleed out. Uvalde is everywhere
Unbelievably tragic & heartbreaking
And, of course, they publicly congratulated themselves on a great, lifesaving police response when they’d let a lawmaker bleed out. Uvalde is everywhere
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Timeline for Epstein
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
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For years, Jeffrey Epstein abused teen girls, police say. A timeline of his case
For years, police say, Jeffrey Epstein engaged in sex with underage girls at his Palm Beach mansion. A decade later, the legal fight over his activities continues.
www.miamiherald.com
July 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Timeline for Epstein
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
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TACO is imploding the value of the dollar on purpose so he can make a fortune for himself in crypto.
This is what happens when you elect a self-serving narcissist.
This WILL end very badly for the U.S. economy.
This admin is already cooking the books to make it look like things are remaining
This is what happens when you elect a self-serving narcissist.
This WILL end very badly for the U.S. economy.
This admin is already cooking the books to make it look like things are remaining
July 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
TACO is imploding the value of the dollar on purpose so he can make a fortune for himself in crypto.
This is what happens when you elect a self-serving narcissist.
This WILL end very badly for the U.S. economy.
This admin is already cooking the books to make it look like things are remaining
This is what happens when you elect a self-serving narcissist.
This WILL end very badly for the U.S. economy.
This admin is already cooking the books to make it look like things are remaining
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Just gave. Please consider helping if you can. Right now is an incredibly important time. Right now.
After a five-day halt due to a lack of supplies, our team at WCK’s Deir al-Balah Field Kitchen has resumed limited hot meal service in Gaza. #ChefsForGaza (1/3)
World Central Kitchen | WCK Resumes Limited Hot Meal Service in Gaza After 5-Day Pause
After a five day pause, limited cooking operations resumed today at World Central Kitchen's Deir al-Balah Field Kitchen in Gaza.
This marks the second time in 2025 our hot meal program has been force...
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July 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Just gave. Please consider helping if you can. Right now is an incredibly important time. Right now.
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With Gawker, there was at least a non-frivolous claim. (It wasn't worth $140m and the judgment should've been stayed pending appeal.)
With Media Matters, there's nothing here, no reason for them to have legal bills at all, just judges and AGs breaking their oaths to crush it.
With Media Matters, there's nothing here, no reason for them to have legal bills at all, just judges and AGs breaking their oaths to crush it.
Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis
www.nytimes.com
July 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
With Gawker, there was at least a non-frivolous claim. (It wasn't worth $140m and the judgment should've been stayed pending appeal.)
With Media Matters, there's nothing here, no reason for them to have legal bills at all, just judges and AGs breaking their oaths to crush it.
With Media Matters, there's nothing here, no reason for them to have legal bills at all, just judges and AGs breaking their oaths to crush it.
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#medicaidcutskill #ProtectMedicaid Rob's life, like so many others who depend on Medicaid to stay healthy and stay in their communities--it's on the line. Rob had a few things to say about this yesterday:
[ID: Mom & dad with Rob as we speak about Medicaid cuts in the Cannon HOB rotunda]
[ID: Mom & dad with Rob as we speak about Medicaid cuts in the Cannon HOB rotunda]
July 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#medicaidcutskill #ProtectMedicaid Rob's life, like so many others who depend on Medicaid to stay healthy and stay in their communities--it's on the line. Rob had a few things to say about this yesterday:
[ID: Mom & dad with Rob as we speak about Medicaid cuts in the Cannon HOB rotunda]
[ID: Mom & dad with Rob as we speak about Medicaid cuts in the Cannon HOB rotunda]
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The world’s largest zipper manufacturer has spent decades mastering the global supply chain. Now it has to weather the Trump-tariff era.
Can the World’s Largest Zipper Manufacturer Survive Trump’s Tariffs?
The world’s largest zipper manufacturer has spent decades mastering the global supply chain. Now it has to weather the Trump-tariff era.
bloom.bg
July 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The world’s largest zipper manufacturer has spent decades mastering the global supply chain. Now it has to weather the Trump-tariff era.
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In July of 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the greatest speeches in US history. Today it’s often presented in abridged form, though, and skips what seems like a long-winded introduction. If you read the intro closely, however, there’s an ingenious structure. THREAD👇🏽
July 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In July of 1852, Frederick Douglass delivered one of the greatest speeches in US history. Today it’s often presented in abridged form, though, and skips what seems like a long-winded introduction. If you read the intro closely, however, there’s an ingenious structure. THREAD👇🏽