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The brazenness with which ICE violates the law (described in @radleybalko.bsky.social’s excellent piece) is a byproduct of zero civil & criminal accountability for officers. Part of the explanation is Trump’s lawlessness. But ICE officers have no reason to fear consequences for crossing the line.
Excellent @radleybalko.bsky.social piece on why what we are seeing in Minneapolis is, in fact, something qualitatively different than the police violence that happens all too often.
This struck me as a key line: the OPEN contempt for accountability. Such explicitness matters.
This struck me as a key line: the OPEN contempt for accountability. Such explicitness matters.
January 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The brazenness with which ICE violates the law (described in @radleybalko.bsky.social’s excellent piece) is a byproduct of zero civil & criminal accountability for officers. Part of the explanation is Trump’s lawlessness. But ICE officers have no reason to fear consequences for crossing the line.
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"Just like the killing of Renée Good, Saturday morning’s shooting once again raises the question of why it is so damned difficult to hold federal officers—and the federal government itself—accountable if and when they violate our rights."
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
204. Accountability After Minneapolis
A short post explaining (1) why it's so hard to hold federal officers and/or the federal government liable for violating our rights; and (2) how a one-sentence statute could (and *SHOULD*) fix it.
www.stevevladeck.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:55 PM
"Just like the killing of Renée Good, Saturday morning’s shooting once again raises the question of why it is so damned difficult to hold federal officers—and the federal government itself—accountable if and when they violate our rights."
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
Me on the federal accountability gap—and how to close it:
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🚨 Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:32PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC 🚨
Additional Details Here.(2/2)
Additional Details Here.(2/2)
January 25, 2026 at 1:45 AM
🚨 Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:32PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC 🚨
Additional Details Here.(2/2)
Additional Details Here.(2/2)
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Donald Trump is now using DOJ to threaten the Fed Chair. Threats to an independent Fed impact market stability, inflation, costs, your retirement, and employment—things Americans cannot afford. This is clearly an abuse of power.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Donald Trump is now using DOJ to threaten the Fed Chair. Threats to an independent Fed impact market stability, inflation, costs, your retirement, and employment—things Americans cannot afford. This is clearly an abuse of power.
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Finally! Standing O Chair Powell for showing more courage than D or R congressional leadership, SCOTUS, or the gazillionaires (who made their fortunes here).No idea what the hell the rest of you are waiting for- it won’t turn out well for a single one of you if you don’t step up!
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Finally! Standing O Chair Powell for showing more courage than D or R congressional leadership, SCOTUS, or the gazillionaires (who made their fortunes here).No idea what the hell the rest of you are waiting for- it won’t turn out well for a single one of you if you don’t step up!
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What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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Among those murdered in Sydney is Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
An incredible story spanning generations
From Poland to Sydney, a bar mitzvah amidst rising antisemitism
www.australianjewishnews.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Among those murdered in Sydney is Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
Earlier this year, Rabbi Schlanger’s son Nossen became bar mitzvah, reading from a Torah that tied his family back generations, both to devastating loss and to Jewish resilience. www.australianjewishnews.com/an-incredibl...
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In the midst of the horrific tragedy in Bondi, Gal Gadot comes forward with a message of love and unity.
No matter how many people try to portray her differently, she has always been a woman for peace.
And this particular message is one we should all be sharing.
No matter how many people try to portray her differently, she has always been a woman for peace.
And this particular message is one we should all be sharing.
December 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In the midst of the horrific tragedy in Bondi, Gal Gadot comes forward with a message of love and unity.
No matter how many people try to portray her differently, she has always been a woman for peace.
And this particular message is one we should all be sharing.
No matter how many people try to portray her differently, she has always been a woman for peace.
And this particular message is one we should all be sharing.
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We are heartbroken by the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people's resilience and their right to exist, worship, and live openly as Jews. The perpetrators of this attack sought to extinguish that light and terrorize Jewish communities worldwide.
Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people's resilience and their right to exist, worship, and live openly as Jews. The perpetrators of this attack sought to extinguish that light and terrorize Jewish communities worldwide.
December 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We are heartbroken by the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people's resilience and their right to exist, worship, and live openly as Jews. The perpetrators of this attack sought to extinguish that light and terrorize Jewish communities worldwide.
Hanukkah commemorates the Jewish people's resilience and their right to exist, worship, and live openly as Jews. The perpetrators of this attack sought to extinguish that light and terrorize Jewish communities worldwide.
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Put it this way... nine of the folks announcing #BlackList2025 scripts tomorrow were nominated for Golden Globes this morning (and another one directed a 3x nominated film even though he himself didn't get nominated individually).
Don't miss it. blcklst.com/2025BlackList
Don't miss it. blcklst.com/2025BlackList
#BlackList2025 arrives tomorrow morning.
Tuesday December 9, 9 am PT
Announced by some very special folks
blcklst.com/2025blacklist
Tuesday December 9, 9 am PT
Announced by some very special folks
blcklst.com/2025blacklist
December 9, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Put it this way... nine of the folks announcing #BlackList2025 scripts tomorrow were nominated for Golden Globes this morning (and another one directed a 3x nominated film even though he himself didn't get nominated individually).
Don't miss it. blcklst.com/2025BlackList
Don't miss it. blcklst.com/2025BlackList
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This Tuesday, December 9th, the annual Black List arrives at 9AM PT. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXwv... #screenwriting #scriptsky
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This Tuesday, December 9th, the annual Black List arrives at 9AM PT. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXwv... #screenwriting #scriptsky
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Any day a person or pet beats cancer is a great day.
This is Magnus. He just beat cancer. His family wrote the big news on their car and bought him balloons to celebrate. Magnus got so much love from strangers the whole way home. His human said, "I hope everyone has a Magnus in their lives, who shows them what determination and strength are." 14/10
December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Any day a person or pet beats cancer is a great day.
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This is Fendi. He is seen here demonstrating the internationally acknowledged sign language for politely requesting uppies. 13/10 would pick him up immediately (TT: isthat_jojo)
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This is Fendi. He is seen here demonstrating the internationally acknowledged sign language for politely requesting uppies. 13/10 would pick him up immediately (TT: isthat_jojo)
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This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both
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We’re getting excited for week 2 of our reef build! 🦪👐
We’ll be deploying recycled oyster shells in Cocodrie, LA this Thursday through Saturday. Come join us! Register: connect.crcl.org/civ...
📸 Pictures taken by Sam Muller
We’ll be deploying recycled oyster shells in Cocodrie, LA this Thursday through Saturday. Come join us! Register: connect.crcl.org/civ...
📸 Pictures taken by Sam Muller
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We’re getting excited for week 2 of our reef build! 🦪👐
We’ll be deploying recycled oyster shells in Cocodrie, LA this Thursday through Saturday. Come join us! Register: connect.crcl.org/civ...
📸 Pictures taken by Sam Muller
We’ll be deploying recycled oyster shells in Cocodrie, LA this Thursday through Saturday. Come join us! Register: connect.crcl.org/civ...
📸 Pictures taken by Sam Muller
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Advocating for the coast🌊📢
In May of this year, CRCL staff, board members and Future Coastal Leaders engaged with Louisiana legislators and coastal stakeholders during Coastal Day. See all the other advocacy, education and restoration CRCL has done this year and donate: www.crcl.org/2025imp...
In May of this year, CRCL staff, board members and Future Coastal Leaders engaged with Louisiana legislators and coastal stakeholders during Coastal Day. See all the other advocacy, education and restoration CRCL has done this year and donate: www.crcl.org/2025imp...
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Advocating for the coast🌊📢
In May of this year, CRCL staff, board members and Future Coastal Leaders engaged with Louisiana legislators and coastal stakeholders during Coastal Day. See all the other advocacy, education and restoration CRCL has done this year and donate: www.crcl.org/2025imp...
In May of this year, CRCL staff, board members and Future Coastal Leaders engaged with Louisiana legislators and coastal stakeholders during Coastal Day. See all the other advocacy, education and restoration CRCL has done this year and donate: www.crcl.org/2025imp...
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This is Reggie. He was just told about daylight savings time. More like daylight starving time. 13/10 (TT: melandreggie)
November 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is Reggie. He was just told about daylight savings time. More like daylight starving time. 13/10 (TT: melandreggie)
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We’re using a new method of deploying recycled oyster shells for our 8th reef build! Here’s the process of how we’re using gabion baskets to create a living shoreline!🦪🗑️
#oystershellrecycling #nolaoysters #batonrougeoysters #coastalrestoration #landloss #louisiana #gulfcoast
#oystershellrecycling #nolaoysters #batonrougeoysters #coastalrestoration #landloss #louisiana #gulfcoast
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We’re using a new method of deploying recycled oyster shells for our 8th reef build! Here’s the process of how we’re using gabion baskets to create a living shoreline!🦪🗑️
#oystershellrecycling #nolaoysters #batonrougeoysters #coastalrestoration #landloss #louisiana #gulfcoast
#oystershellrecycling #nolaoysters #batonrougeoysters #coastalrestoration #landloss #louisiana #gulfcoast
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Our 8th recycled oyster reef is in progress!
Last week, volunteers started building our 8th recycled oyster reef with The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and LUMCON in Cocodrie, LA. We’re excited to keep the momentum going!
Last week, volunteers started building our 8th recycled oyster reef with The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and LUMCON in Cocodrie, LA. We’re excited to keep the momentum going!
October 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Our 8th recycled oyster reef is in progress!
Last week, volunteers started building our 8th recycled oyster reef with The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and LUMCON in Cocodrie, LA. We’re excited to keep the momentum going!
Last week, volunteers started building our 8th recycled oyster reef with The Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw and LUMCON in Cocodrie, LA. We’re excited to keep the momentum going!
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A huge thank you to those supporting this reef build project,
NOAA, @raestuaries.bsky.social, The Meraux Foundation, The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation, Chefs Brigade, Colonial Pipeline and Ports America.
NOAA, @raestuaries.bsky.social, The Meraux Foundation, The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation, Chefs Brigade, Colonial Pipeline and Ports America.
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A huge thank you to those supporting this reef build project,
NOAA, @raestuaries.bsky.social, The Meraux Foundation, The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation, Chefs Brigade, Colonial Pipeline and Ports America.
NOAA, @raestuaries.bsky.social, The Meraux Foundation, The Alden and Margaret Laborde Foundation, Chefs Brigade, Colonial Pipeline and Ports America.
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South Carolina schools recently sent home unvaccinated kids to stem a growing measles outbreak. It turned out 5 of them were infected and, if they'd been at school, could've unwittingly spread it to their classmates for days.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
Idaho Banned Vaccine Mandates. Activists Want to Make It a Model for the Country.
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine or receive “medical intervention.” Leslie Manookian, the activist behind the law, hopes to make it a “societal norm” ...
www.propublica.org
October 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
South Carolina schools recently sent home unvaccinated kids to stem a growing measles outbreak. It turned out 5 of them were infected and, if they'd been at school, could've unwittingly spread it to their classmates for days.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
That kind of precaution is now illegal in Idaho.
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"the agency laid off just about every employee who works to administer funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, the primary federal law supporting students with disabilities. He was unsure how those programs will exist moving forward."
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
bit.ly
October 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
"the agency laid off just about every employee who works to administer funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, the primary federal law supporting students with disabilities. He was unsure how those programs will exist moving forward."
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I have (had) some trump-voting colleagues with learning challenged kids. I warned them of exactly this!! The response? “Oh no. He’s not coming after special ed.” Of course they are.
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
bit.ly
October 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I have (had) some trump-voting colleagues with learning challenged kids. I warned them of exactly this!! The response? “Oh no. He’s not coming after special ed.” Of course they are.
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Pay attention to your local school board elections, US folks. If your kid, like mine, has an IEP, you’ll want board members who will fight to see it’s adhered to, rather than have your kid’s rights to an education stripped away. (School board elections were always important; triply so now)
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
bit.ly
October 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Pay attention to your local school board elections, US folks. If your kid, like mine, has an IEP, you’ll want board members who will fight to see it’s adhered to, rather than have your kid’s rights to an education stripped away. (School board elections were always important; triply so now)