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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 17h

No Kings is now hate America. Think about that next time these same folks: 1) Wrap themselves in the flag and play patriotic songs 2) tell us they swore an oath to the Constitution

Teaching American politics = pulling one's hair out.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 22h

This is the way. Kudos to MIT for taking the lead on resistance to extortion. Hopefully, the other 8 schools who received the "invitation" will follow suit.

MIT Rejects Proposed Federal Compact

MIT is the first institution to reject a proposal by the Trump administration that would trade preferential treatment on federal funding in exchange for far-reaching changes.

www.insidehighered.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 1d

The Catholic version of "shut up and dribble."

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 2d

"Illegal rabble rouser" 🙄

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "If you're a young, pregnant American citizen women who shows up in an ER and you get treated and they pay the hospital less for treating you than some illegal rabble rouser who came in from some South American country to do us harm, that is wrong."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "If you're a young, pregnant American citizen women who shows up in an ER and you get treated and they pay the hospital less for treating you than some illegal rabble rouser who came in from some South American country to do us harm, that is wrong."

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 3d

Nope. I want my money back from the current U.S. karma.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 3d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 3d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 3d

It would be so nice if government officials relied on actual data to make claims. Immigrants, undocumented or otherwise, don't take other people's resources. And they do jobs Americans don't want to do. But that doesn't fit the necessary narrative that pits marginalized groups against each other.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Stephen Miller: "The Black people in Chicago are thrilled that we're getting the illegal aliens out of their communities who are stealing their housing, jobs, and resources."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Stephen Miller: "The Black people in Chicago are thrilled that we're getting the illegal aliens out of their communities who are stealing their housing, jobs, and resources."

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 6d

The rest of the developed world: 👇

The U.S: Nah, we'll take the "grab them by the P" guy.

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 7d

"...higher education in America requires that every university reject it. If any schools capitulate, the pressure will be enormous on all to fold. The only solution is solidarity and collective action against this effort at federal control over higher education."

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion

www.nytimes.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 8d

It's such a firehose that this can't be bothered to register on the mainstream media radar.

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 8d

The head of the Eisenhower Library is out after resisting an ILLEGAL order from the White House to give an artifact to King Charles.

This is wild — and so bad. The National Archives is our nation’s history — not Trump’s gift basket. www.cbsnews.com/news/sword-t...

Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration

A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.

www.cbsnews.com

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 8d

The head of the Eisenhower Library is out after resisting an ILLEGAL order from the White House to give an artifact to King Charles.

This is wild — and so bad. The National Archives is our nation’s history — not Trump’s gift basket. www.cbsnews.com/news/sword-t...

Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration

A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.

www.cbsnews.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 9d

This whole article flows through my veins. Thinking of @emayfarris.bsky.social @victorerikray.bsky.social and others who embody the courage to speak truth to power. I fail in comparison.

Opinion | Mourn, or Else

www.nytimes.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 9d

These are not judges. They serve at the pleasure of the Department of (In)Justice.

Maria Sacchetti - reporter - The Washington Post @mariasacchetti.bsky.social · 9d

NEW

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge, who works for DOJ, found “insufficient evidence” that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda.

DHS had said “He will be processed for removal to Uganda.”

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge found “insufficient evidence” to show that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda, according to a copy of the decision reviewed by The Washington Post.

www.washingtonpost.com

Maria Sacchetti - reporter - The Washington Post @mariasacchetti.bsky.social · 9d

NEW

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge, who works for DOJ, found “insufficient evidence” that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda.

DHS had said “He will be processed for removal to Uganda.”

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge found “insufficient evidence” to show that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda, according to a copy of the decision reviewed by The Washington Post.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Micah @rincewind.run · 9d

an extraordinary person with an extraordinary legacy who nevertheless didn’t take herself too seriously

when Gary Larson published this cartoon, she was in Africa and her institute was horribly offended and drafted a complaint

the whole thing was defused when she returned - she found it funny

Far Side cartoon with a female chimpanzee grooming a male chimpanzee

“Well, well - another blond hair. … Conducting a little more ‘research’ with that Jane Goodall tramp?”

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 11d

That skateboard is all of us.

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 12d

Jeffries is exhibit A that strength of one's spine is a better correlate than age to being in (out of) touch with what the party needs.

Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.

Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”

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Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.

Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 12d

One of the worst consequences of an administration that disregards all rules of accountability is that nothing its says can be trusted.

Videos of fatal ICE shooting in Chicago raise questions about DHS account

DHS said an officer was “seriously injured” by an undocumented immigrant who hit and dragged him with his car. Video indicates the officer suffered minor injuries he dismissed as “nothing major.”

www.washingtonpost.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 13d

I hope he furrowed his brow when his comms person wrote this.

Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 13d

The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.

Here’s a thought.

Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 13d

The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.

Here’s a thought.

Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 15d

"For my friends, everything. For my enemies, the law."

Trump Administration Live Updates: Comey Indicted After Pressure From President

www.nytimes.com

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 16d

Over/under on jury nullification.

DOJ nearing decision whether to charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress, sources say | CNN Politics

Federal prosecutors are nearing a decision to bring possible perjury charges against former FBI Director James Comey, with a legal deadline expiring on Tuesday, according to people familiar with the i...

www.cnn.com

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 16d

I have never fully grasped the level of insecurity among a certain percentage of white males.

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Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 16d

This is a pretty niche joke, Nathan!

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