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Manoj Mate
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Law Prof. at Univ. at Buffalo, SUNY | Constitutional Law, Law & Democracy, Election Law, Comparative Law
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The Georgia case highlights one of the major shortcomings of a system that relies on state level as opposed to federal electoral accountability regimes
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Ah, the "let's not talk about dire threats to democracy and the republic so we can focus on being thankful for what we have" conversation
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No, you probably won't fight about politics at Thanksgiving
Only 11% say they expect there to be arguments about politics at their celebration.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Less than week until this special election in TN, Behn only trails by 2.4 percent, MOE +/- 3.9%
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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City police in St. Paul shooting journalists
cingraham.bsky.social Chris Ingraham @cingraham.bsky.social · 3h
From the MN Society for Professional Journalists: St. Paul police shot three photojournalists (MPR, Reuters, Sahan Journal) with "less lethal" munitions during an ICE operation yesterday. One had to go to the hospital. They say they were specifically targeted by St. Paul police.
MNSPJ condemns St. Paul police attacks on journalists The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul. At least three local photojournalists were injured by less-lethal munitions deployed by St. Paul police officers while covering the story. One was transported to the hospital in an ambulance. All three journalists were clearly identified as press with badges and/or vests, in addition to having cameras in hand, clearly at work. All three photojournalists and multiple other local journalists on scene were also injured by chemical irritants. Kerem Yücel, with MPR News, was hit by a less-lethal munition in the shoulder and was transported to a hospital by ambulance. He has since been released and is recovering. Tim Evans, a freelance photojournalist with Reuters, was struck in the stomach with a pepper ball round. Aaron Nesheim, a photojournalist with Sahan Journal, was struck in the head with a pepper ball round. Evans and Nesheim did not require hospitalization. The three journalists hit by munitions shared with MNSPJ that they believe they were targeted by law enforcement for doing their jobs. Photojournalists are on the frontlines of documenting history and it is imperative that they are kept safe and their First Amendment rights are protected. Attacking journalists sends a message to both journalists and everyday citizens that their First Amendment rights will not be respected. The First Amendment protects the rights of journalists to report on their communities and provide information that communities need — information that, on Tuesday, was not transparently available from any law enforcement agency. We demand answers from St. Paul city leadership about why the city’s police department attacked our colleagues and a commitment to seeing that this will never happen again.
November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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RFK Jr. also demanded Ray Parker Jr. edit the song to say "I am definitely afraid of the ghosts"
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CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."
November 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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They didn’t even try to name it something less obvious lmao
thedailybeast.bsky.social The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 3h
Newly released emails show the FBI spent almost $1 million in overtime analyzing the Epstein files as part of an effort dubbed the “Special Redaction Project."
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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RFK Jr. also demandedRay Parker Jr. edit the song to say "I AM 'fraid of the ghosts"
davidjroth.bsky.social David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · 3h
CDC website altered at Robert F. Kennedy's behest to reflect his belief that "all events depicted in the film Ghostbusters really happened."
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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It’s getting real for Home Depot. The flash mob is only the warm up, the nationwide boycott hits on November 27th.

Chant: “Tax the rich tax, the motherf*cking rich.”
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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As holiday travel picks up, we have heard reports of travelers being detained by DHS.

If you are a NY-14 constituent worried about detention, consider filling out an ICE privacy release form. This form allows my office to contact ICE on your behalf ⬇️
bit.ly/dhsprivacyform
DHS Privacy Release Form
If you or a loved one has an open order of removal or are worried about getting picked up by ICE, consider filling out this
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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MIT Iceberg Index study finds AI can already replace 11.7 percent of US workforce.

www.cnbc.com/2025/11/26/m...
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce
Artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, across finance, health care and professional services, according to MIT's study.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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BREAKING: The case against Donald Trump in Georgia is officially dead.

The prosecutor who took it over recently has moved to drop it – and Judge McAfee has granted the motion.

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November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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NEWS: A federal appeals court pane upholds the $1 million sanction against Trump and Habba for a "frivolous" lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, Comey, et al.

"Many of Trump’s and Habba’s legal arguments were indeed frivolous," Judge Pryor wrote.

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November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Judge Cameron MCGown Currie tosses out separate criminal charges against Comey and Letitia James
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Judge Tosses Criminal Charges Against James Comey and Letitia James
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November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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BREAKING: Comey case dismissed without prejudice. Halligan invalidly appointed, judge rules. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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If you want to address the lack of civility in air travel, start by addressing how the GOP and this administration has normalized incivility in every day communications and political discourse.
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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While this panel's ruling is nonbinding, if the administration doesn't abide by it, it will arguably provide strong support for a lawsuit against TAMU.
manojmate.bsky.social Manoj Mate @manojmate.bsky.social · 3d
"A Texas A&M University appeals panel has unanimously ruled that the school was “not justified” when it fired a lecturer who had been accused of teaching a course that recognized more than two genders...

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Texas A&M Was Wrong to Fire Professor Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
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November 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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"A Texas A&M University appeals panel has unanimously ruled that the school was “not justified” when it fired a lecturer who had been accused of teaching a course that recognized more than two genders...

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Texas A&M Was Wrong to Fire Professor Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Lot of Saturday morning quarterbacking happening now, and it seems clear Trump sought to use his meeting with Mamdani in part to try to co-opt the affordability agenda and boost his own support in a moment where his numbers are in freefalll.
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Alito grants admin stay blocking district court decision in LULAC v. Abbott that had blocked TX gerrymander
November 22, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Trump welcoming Mamdani and being photographed together in front of FDR's portrait is driving the MAGA universe insane.
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 4d
Trump also just posted these photos to Truth Social, including the one with Mamdani standing next to a portrait of FDR. Trump mentioned Mamdani asked if he could have his picture taken there.

"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
Zohran Mamdani standing in front of a portrait of FDR at the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump standing next to each other with their backs turned, just outside the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (who's got his hand giving a thumbs up) in front of the portrait of FDR at the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (who's got his hand giving a thumbs up) in front of the portrait of FDR at the White House
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Mamdani warmly welcomed and repeatedly praised by Trump at the White House on the same day MTG resigns was definitely not on my 2025 bingo card.
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Trump also just posted these photos to Truth Social, including the one with Mamdani standing next to a portrait of FDR. Trump mentioned Mamdani asked if he could have his picture taken there.

"It's an amazing portrait in the cabinet room," Trump said. "So he's a big fan of the New Deal, I guess..."
Zohran Mamdani standing in front of a portrait of FDR at the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump standing next to each other with their backs turned, just outside the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (who's got his hand giving a thumbs up) in front of the portrait of FDR at the White House Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (who's got his hand giving a thumbs up) in front of the portrait of FDR at the White House
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Breaking: Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign in January.
November 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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The GOP goes crazy over democratic socialists because they genuinely are afraid when opposing candidates actually propose real solutions to problems facing working people
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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you know what? good advice.
nikkimcr.bsky.social Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 5d
Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?

Mamdani: I've spoken about --

Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM