Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Adrianne B @adrianneb.bsky.social · 56m

Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 10h

John Oliver sounded the alarm this week on how secret donations to presidential libraries provide cover for bribery. We couldn’t agree more.

It’s time to close the library loophole — and you can help.

Read this story and much more in our secrecy newsletter, The Classifieds.

John Oliver rips presidential library loophole

Plus: There shouldn’t be secret law. Pam Bondi didn’t get the memo

freedom.press

Adrianne B @adrianneb.bsky.social · 57m

Yup

Reposted by Adrianne B

Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · Sep 7

Exactly this 👇👇

9 110 220

Reposted by Adrianne B

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

860 8.5K 15K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 2d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

780 7.3K 29K

Reposted by Adrianne B

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

920 6.2K 21K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

These terminations will impact both Democrats and Republicans alike, thousands of dedicated public servants who have spent their careers working for the good of the nation.

A job isn’t “nothing.” It’s how people support their families, pay their bills, buy food, and put their kids through school.

8 77 610

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

Federal employees across the government are now receiving layoff notices, a devastating outcome of Trump’s political games. It’s outrageous that he would use people’s livelihoods as pawns to “score political points”.

110 580 2.2K

Reposted by Adrianne B

John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 1d

# of times the Bible forbids/demands penalties for abortion- 0
# of times the Bible justifies keeping out immigrants-0
# of times Jesus condemns homosexuality-0
# of times the Bible addresses poverty, justice and compassion for the poor- over 2,000
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Separa...

55 620 1.5K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

More than 5,000 federal employees have received layoff notices. We’re working to ensure that the administration isn’t using state voter rolls to target registered Democrats for termination. More details soon.

81 830 3K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 1d

Our job is not to throw 15 million people off health care and double insurance premiums for more than 20 million.

Our job is not to shutter community health centers, nursing homes and rural hospitals.

Our job is to fix a broken system and guarantee health care to all.

190 2.7K 8.4K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Indivisible Upper Cape @indivisibleuppercape.org · 1d

Powerful day at our Believe the Women - Release the Files rally in Sandwich MA today!
#nomoredelays #timeforjustice
@msnbc.com @maddow.msnbc.com @chrislhayes.bsky.social @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com

3 6

Reposted by Adrianne B

Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 1d

11 days into a government shutdown.

This is where we are:

Eleven Days Into a Shutdown. This Is Where We Are | Sen. Bernie Sanders

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

youtu.be

50 420 1.4K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Just got my CAVA bag stuffed with cash from George Soros to attend the #NoKings rally on October 18th. Still waiting to hear from Antifa headquarters if one of their corporate jets is available. Otherwise, I'll use my Delta "American Terrorists As Bad As Isis Fly Free" coupon. Glory!

190 790 4.4K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 1d

A federal appeals court partially reinstated Trump’s authority over the Illinois National Guard, while maintaining restrictions that prevent him from deploying troops within the state.

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Keep Control of Illinois National Guard but Bars Deployment

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

35 200 940

Reposted by Adrianne B

John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 1d

magine trying to put a woman in jail
bc she had proven to a jury
that you’re a crook.

Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 2d

NYC earlier today: Following yesterday's political-motivated indictment of Attorney General Letitia James by the fascist Trump regime, protesters in New York City rallied and chanted "Hands off Tish!" in support of her.

16 210 770

Reposted by Adrianne B

John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 5d

110 580 2.6K

Reposted by Adrianne B

OK-Cheryl @ok-cheryl.bsky.social · 6d

FYI: Oklahoma atheist on the Left.
limited on time then jump to 26 minutes for John Fugelsang
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8Xw...

The Gospel According to Grifters

YouTube video by I've Had It

www.youtube.com

2 11 50

Reposted by Adrianne B

Caroline M. @mercmwr.bsky.social · 1d

showercapblog.com/how-many-boa...

How Many Boats Does a Guy Have to Blow Up to Get a Nobel Peace Prize Around Here? - Shower Cap Blog

Donald Trump’s quest to become the shittiest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize came up, like his fingers, a bit short.

showercapblog.com

1

Reposted by Adrianne B

Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t get this. Surely all Royal Mail has to do is send recipient a text saying they have a letter which they can pick up from the sender’s address? bit.ly/4nLsex1 Sorted. Or rather not sorted because it is too expensive.

Why Royal Mail could axe stamps and addresses on letters

Handwritten envelopes may become a thing of the past as the new boss moves to modernise the business

bit.ly

12 7 16

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16h

Nothing boosts morale quite like being accidentally fired.

21 82 880

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16h

Those affected included members of the federal measles response unit, personnel managing Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Epidemic Intelligence Service, and the team responsible for producing the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Trump administration lays off dozens of CDC officials, NYT reports

The Trump administration has laid off dozens of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its latest round of cuts, including "disease detectives," high-ranking scientists and the entire Washington office, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

www.reuters.com

14 94 490

Reposted by Adrianne B

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16h

The Trump administration has now reversed the layoffs of a lot of federal employees. At the CDC, officials said some staff were mistakenly terminated due to a procedural error.

160 360 1.6K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3d

I'm sorry but it's just wild we are in the middle of a government shutdown and the House Republicans are REFUSING TO SHOW UP FOR WORK so they can protect billionaire pedophiles and billionaire tax breaks.

110 1.4K 5.1K

Reposted by Adrianne B

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 3d

Firing workers in order to fly private. Our modern economy.

15 170 590