@legalranger.bsky.social
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Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget.
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state program...
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it faced hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects last year.
(Published July 2024)
(Published July 2024)
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“When I presented myself as a Member of Congress and asked for more information, my staff and I were pushed aside and pepper-sprayed by masked agents,” says Rep. Grijalva: www.fox10phoenix.com/news/az-rep-...
AZ Rep. Adelita Grijalva says she was pepper sprayed during Tucson ICE raid
Grijalva says the incident happened on Dec. 5 at a Taco Giro restaurant on the west side of the city.
www.fox10phoenix.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“When I presented myself as a Member of Congress and asked for more information, my staff and I were pushed aside and pepper-sprayed by masked agents,” says Rep. Grijalva: www.fox10phoenix.com/news/az-rep-...
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Huge victory for Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office. He stuck to his guns, spoke about affordability, proudly declared himself a Democratic Socialist, condemned genocide in Gaza, did not back down from calling Trump a “fascist,” and still got Trump to praise him, undermining months of GOP attacks.
November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Huge victory for Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office. He stuck to his guns, spoke about affordability, proudly declared himself a Democratic Socialist, condemned genocide in Gaza, did not back down from calling Trump a “fascist,” and still got Trump to praise him, undermining months of GOP attacks.
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NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW: We’ve uncovered the first known example of taxpayer money flowing from DHS to businesses controlled by Kristi Noem’s allies and friends.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
It’s part of a money trail that’s been shrouded in secrecy—and involves $220 million, a mysterious Delaware LLC & a horse named Gill.
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ICE/CBP terrorized this woman, the kids, teachers & families at the daycare where she worked. She should have never been targeted in the first place. #chicago
NEWS: Diana Santillana, the beloved Rayito De Sol daycare teacher arrested with children present, was freed after a federal judge ruled her mandatory detention was illegal. She will be back teaching soon. “I am so grateful,” she said. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/c...
Chicago day care teacher arrested by ICE released: ‘I am so grateful’
Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano was arrested from a North Center preschool in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, prompting widespread backlash.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ICE/CBP terrorized this woman, the kids, teachers & families at the daycare where she worked. She should have never been targeted in the first place. #chicago
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My opinion only, for whatever it’s worth:
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
My opinion only, for whatever it’s worth:
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
The Epstein files are fairy dust to keep Democrats hoping something will change instead of actually making things change.
We need to make change and not just hope for it.
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if you genuinely think Schumer and Democratic leadership opposed this & Republicans coincidentally got exactly the number of votes they needed to avoid a filibuster and none of those votes are from Democratic Senators who are up for reelection in the midterms next year, I have a bridge to sell you.
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
if you genuinely think Schumer and Democratic leadership opposed this & Republicans coincidentally got exactly the number of votes they needed to avoid a filibuster and none of those votes are from Democratic Senators who are up for reelection in the midterms next year, I have a bridge to sell you.
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The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
The original Dem demands were:
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
1) Permanent ACA subsidies
2) Medicaid funding restored
3) No more blank checks for the regime (rescission)
They dropped Medicaid immediately. Went silent on rescission. Cut back to 1 year of subsidies on Friday. And surrendered today.
The Senate Democrats!
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I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.
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Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
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Texas House Democrats offer a brief response to Gov. Greg Abbott's threat of arrest and expulsion: "Come and take it."
August 4, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Texas House Democrats offer a brief response to Gov. Greg Abbott's threat of arrest and expulsion: "Come and take it."
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As he ducks the Zohran question, worth remembering Senator Booker has gotten $900,000 from AIPAC. (He also voted for Kushner’s pardoned father’s ambassadorship)
August 4, 2025 at 3:54 AM
As he ducks the Zohran question, worth remembering Senator Booker has gotten $900,000 from AIPAC. (He also voted for Kushner’s pardoned father’s ambassadorship)
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REP. @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “Texas Dems are fighting back— we’re leaving the state, breaking quorum, preventing Republicans from silencing our voices & rigging the election… we’re not fighting for the Democratic Party, we’re fighting for the Democratic process.”
August 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
REP. @jamestalarico.bsky.social : “Texas Dems are fighting back— we’re leaving the state, breaking quorum, preventing Republicans from silencing our voices & rigging the election… we’re not fighting for the Democratic Party, we’re fighting for the Democratic process.”
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Families in Gaza are starving to death. Meanwhile, Trump & Netanyahu are using US taxpayer dollars to replace international aid orgs in Gaza with mercenaries — leading to even more deaths.
ENOUGH.
I led 20 Senators in calling on Trump to stop supporting this barbarity:
ENOUGH.
I led 20 Senators in calling on Trump to stop supporting this barbarity:
Senate Democrats urge U.S. to stop funding GHF, resume support for U.N. food distribution in Gaza as more starve
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
www.cbsnews.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Families in Gaza are starving to death. Meanwhile, Trump & Netanyahu are using US taxpayer dollars to replace international aid orgs in Gaza with mercenaries — leading to even more deaths.
ENOUGH.
I led 20 Senators in calling on Trump to stop supporting this barbarity:
ENOUGH.
I led 20 Senators in calling on Trump to stop supporting this barbarity:
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HOW COOL IS THIS? Researchers have developed a DENTAL FLOSS that can DELIVER vaccines THROUGH the gums, a method that could one day offer a NEEDLE-FREE alternative for vaccination. This approach effectively stimulated immunity AND provided FULL protection against a lethal strain of influenza. 🧪🧵⬇️
July 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
HOW COOL IS THIS? Researchers have developed a DENTAL FLOSS that can DELIVER vaccines THROUGH the gums, a method that could one day offer a NEEDLE-FREE alternative for vaccination. This approach effectively stimulated immunity AND provided FULL protection against a lethal strain of influenza. 🧪🧵⬇️
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This is deeply shameful. Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed while trying to get aid in the past 8 weeks. Israel must immediately cease these shootings & lift the blockade. Congress must pass the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act to help distribute aid in Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
More than 100 humanitarian groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza
A joint statement says the Israeli government's "siege" has left aid supplies "totally depleted".
www.bbc.com
July 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is deeply shameful. Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed while trying to get aid in the past 8 weeks. Israel must immediately cease these shootings & lift the blockade. Congress must pass the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act to help distribute aid in Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Wow, democratic socialist State Senator Omar Fateh won the local DFL endorsement for Minneapolis Mayor over incumbent moderate Jacob Frey!
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
State Sen. Omar Fateh secures mayoral race endorsement at Minneapolis DFL Convention
Minneapolis DFL Chair John Maraist confirmed to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that State Sen. Omar Fateh won the party's endorsement through a show of badges on Saturday night.
kstp.com
July 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Wow, democratic socialist State Senator Omar Fateh won the local DFL endorsement for Minneapolis Mayor over incumbent moderate Jacob Frey!
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
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America has the most corrupt political system in the Western world.
July 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
America has the most corrupt political system in the Western world.
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In the NY TIMES, today: “My inescapable conclusion has become that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people.”
(Dr. Bartov is a former IDF Officer, current professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/o...
(Dr. Bartov is a former IDF Officer, current professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/o...
July 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In the NY TIMES, today: “My inescapable conclusion has become that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people.”
(Dr. Bartov is a former IDF Officer, current professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/o...
(Dr. Bartov is a former IDF Officer, current professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/o...
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What makes workers' lives hard? The universal answer: greedy corporations—and a government that does nothing to stop them.
They’re all struggling in this economy, they’re angry, and they’re hungry for change. newrepublic.com/article/1979...
They’re all struggling in this economy, they’re angry, and they’re hungry for change. newrepublic.com/article/1979...
July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What makes workers' lives hard? The universal answer: greedy corporations—and a government that does nothing to stop them.
They’re all struggling in this economy, they’re angry, and they’re hungry for change. newrepublic.com/article/1979...
They’re all struggling in this economy, they’re angry, and they’re hungry for change. newrepublic.com/article/1979...
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Republicans are blocking the release of the Epstein files. I wonder why.
Rules voted 5-7 to deny my amendment calling for a FULL release of the Epstein file a vote in the House.
July 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Republicans are blocking the release of the Epstein files. I wonder why.
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MAGAs have no political ideology. They are a cult following their orange god.
You may think that the Epstein mess will wake them up. You're wrong. They will be mad for a few days, and maybe post an angry rant, but they'll soon be back to taking photos in front of Alligator Alcatraz. It's a cult.
You may think that the Epstein mess will wake them up. You're wrong. They will be mad for a few days, and maybe post an angry rant, but they'll soon be back to taking photos in front of Alligator Alcatraz. It's a cult.
July 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
MAGAs have no political ideology. They are a cult following their orange god.
You may think that the Epstein mess will wake them up. You're wrong. They will be mad for a few days, and maybe post an angry rant, but they'll soon be back to taking photos in front of Alligator Alcatraz. It's a cult.
You may think that the Epstein mess will wake them up. You're wrong. They will be mad for a few days, and maybe post an angry rant, but they'll soon be back to taking photos in front of Alligator Alcatraz. It's a cult.
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I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.
July 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I just left the Everglades Immigrant Interment Camp. No, I’m not using their ridiculous name. It was a very tough to witness humans in those cages. Every Floridian should be ashamed that our taxpayer money is being used for this.
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Ossoff: Did anyone really think the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein was going to release the Epstein files?
July 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Ossoff: Did anyone really think the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein was going to release the Epstein files?