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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 9h

This is a bit weird, but I have to recommend Michelle if you are in the DMV and have to plan a funeral. Today was rough, but she was a blessing!

myfuneralplannr.com

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 23h

If you do, you REALLY do

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 1d

19 years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life. I listened to a friend who said she knew this girl who was perfect for me, and agreed to go on a blind date.

It was also smart that we only committed to meet for a drink, but we still talked for 6 hrs.

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 1d

An absolute legend. Annie Hall is one of my favorite all time films.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 1d

What the hell is this?

A police officer is in no way capable of doing a medical exam

Eagan Officer Martin Jensen, a specially trained Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE), was called to assess whether Bimpong was under the influence of drugs. DRE training, provided by the Minnesota State Patrol to officers, emphasizes distinguishing drug impairment from medical emergencies such as strokes.

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 1d

It sort of seems that the shutdown might be an excuse

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 1d

Found this at DOJ OIG this week

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 2d

As a Jew, a Jewish mom, this is like brass knuckles to the gut.

He hid the 7 year old neighbor under his bed, keeping her safe from the armed goons of the state.

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 2d

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 2d

Roses are red
The wind makes the trees jostle
climateages.com/the-126000-y...

The 126,000-Year-Old Butt-Drag That Rewrote What Counts as a Fossil - Climate Ages

Image Created with CANVA and Adobe Express Image Created with CANVA and Adobe Express How a small animal’s odd habit turned into one of the...

climateages.com

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 3d

I use these Inspector General reports to explain to courts what is going on inside federal prisons. They cover things like poor food, bad medical care, staff sexual abuse.

I wonder why they got pulled down 🤔

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 3d

So... all DOJ OIG reports issued prior to this month have been pulled off line:

oig.justice.gov/pages/report...

DOJ Office of the Inspector General

The full DOJ OIG website is not currently accessible. This website is a temporary solution that will allow us to restore our whistleblower hotline capability and to post a limited number of our most r...

oig.justice.gov

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks!

Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 3d

Made myself a store with the t-shirt I wanted:

golden-law.printify.me

T-shirt back says "Talk to me about jury nullification"

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

OK, but this is very funny 🐖🐖🥓🤣

You can put aside some money for that therapy bill, though

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

People are just too wild out here.

Kashmir Hill @kashhill.bsky.social · 4d

This is absolutely wild. I’m on a cross country flight. We are being diverted midway through to Denver. The reason? Some dude is sitting in the exit row who didn’t pay the $155 fee and he refuses to move back to his seat.

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

I'm sure the smart people at PDS and Second Look Project have thought through this more carefully than I have.

Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

I truly don't know who has the power to grant parole now!!
There's maybe (best estimate, based on vibes) about 300 people still on parol/paroleable sentences. Although the USPC also has a role in DC supervised release. It's all a giant clusterfuck, frankly.

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

Exhibit #7532683470

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

ICYMI, what happens when Congress forgets to reauthorize the authority holding people in jail?

Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 5d

Here's an interesting bit of news, not related to the larger government shutdown directly:

wapo.st/4o14FQK (🎁 link)

The US Parole Commission pretty much at this point only exists to deal with DC parole issues. Fed parole was abolished a long time ago.

U.S. parole board can’t jail people because it doesn’t legally exist, suit says

Public defenders argue the U.S. Parole Commission should stop operating and release D.C. residents it recently jailed because Congress did not renew the agency’s authority.

wapo.st

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 4d

Are you looking to do something positive and tangible in the midst of everything?

DC Books to Prisons @dcbookstoprisons.bsky.social · 5d

October 7-8 all books purchased from our @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social and @peoplesbooktakoma.com wishlists come with free delivery! With the Banned Books Week Bookdrive, a donor will cash match every book! Right now is the best time to donate to DC Books to Prisons – linktr.ee/dcbtp

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DC Books to Prisons @dcbookstoprisons.bsky.social · 4d

Today 10/8! Books donated from our @solidstatebooksdc.bsky.social wishlist will be delivered to us with no shipping - bookshop.org/wishlists/1f.... Until October 11, when you buy a book for DC Books to Prisons from our wishlists a donor will match the amount of the gift. But today is the best day!!!

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 5d

We can do a mshebarach for Dolly, right?

rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 5d

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 5d

Wax, sugar, and despair.

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 5d

True Harlan has them covered

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Deb Golden @debgoldendc.bsky.social · 5d

That's a practical matter, since the court staff, including judges, are I'm the same boat, I can't imagine a judge holding that they didn't have the right to be paid. That's just basic legal realism

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