Patricia (PK) Hammel
@pkhammelwis.bsky.social
Lawyer, activist, cook, natural historian, defender of the dispossessed, erstwhile artist and pagan in the Northwoods
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The Israeli Knesset advanced two bills to annex the West Bank during JD Vance’s visit to Israel, a move widely condemned as a blow to peace efforts. President Trump reiterated his opposition to annexation, despite rising pressure from Israeli lawmakers.
Israeli Knesset Advances Bill to Annex West Bank As JD Vance Visits Israel
Trump has stated that he is opposed to Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
truthout.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The Israeli Knesset advanced two bills to annex the West Bank during JD Vance’s visit to Israel, a move widely condemned as a blow to peace efforts. President Trump reiterated his opposition to annexation, despite rising pressure from Israeli lawmakers.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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E.P.A. Plans to Revoke the Legal Basis for Tackling Climate Change
The agency’s administrator said in a podcast that the move would be “the largest deregulatory action in the history of America.” (Gift link) 🌎🧪🌿 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/c...
The agency’s administrator said in a podcast that the move would be “the largest deregulatory action in the history of America.” (Gift link) 🌎🧪🌿 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/c...
July 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
E.P.A. Plans to Revoke the Legal Basis for Tackling Climate Change
The agency’s administrator said in a podcast that the move would be “the largest deregulatory action in the history of America.” (Gift link) 🌎🧪🌿 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/c...
The agency’s administrator said in a podcast that the move would be “the largest deregulatory action in the history of America.” (Gift link) 🌎🧪🌿 www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/c...
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Critics argue that U.S. President Donald Trump's reported plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar is a blatant violation of the Constitution and a shocking display of corruption. www.commondreams.org/news/critics...
Critics Condemn Trump Plan to Accept Lux Plane From Qatar as 'Comically Corrupt' | Common Dreams
Critics argue that U.S. President Donald Trump's reported plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar is a blatant violation of the Constitution and a shocking display of corruption.
www.commondreams.org
May 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Critics argue that U.S. President Donald Trump's reported plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar is a blatant violation of the Constitution and a shocking display of corruption. www.commondreams.org/news/critics...
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At least my Republican Senator is honest about his intentions to gut BadgerCare.
The GOP is just haggling over how much to strip from healthcare to fund tax giveaways to the rich.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
The GOP is just haggling over how much to strip from healthcare to fund tax giveaways to the rich.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Ron Johnson says Republican budget doesn't cut enough spending, wants Medicaid on the table
Sen. Ron Johnson said a Republican budget framework doesn't go far enough in cutting spending and said Medicaid reductions shouldn't be off the table.
www.jsonline.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
At least my Republican Senator is honest about his intentions to gut BadgerCare.
The GOP is just haggling over how much to strip from healthcare to fund tax giveaways to the rich.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
The GOP is just haggling over how much to strip from healthcare to fund tax giveaways to the rich.
www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Ramps are up in northern Wisconsin!
April 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Ramps are up in northern Wisconsin!
I love this so much-here in Wisconsin tonight people voted against Mump and Trusk’s chosen candidate for state Supreme Court
April 2, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I love this so much-here in Wisconsin tonight people voted against Mump and Trusk’s chosen candidate for state Supreme Court
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In case it wasn't already obvious, Israel is done pretending that they aren't colonizing the entirety of Palestine:
“Instead of hiding and apologizing, we are raising the flag, building and settling. This is another important step on the way to de facto [Israeli] sovereignty in [the West Bank].”
“Instead of hiding and apologizing, we are raising the flag, building and settling. This is another important step on the way to de facto [Israeli] sovereignty in [the West Bank].”
Security cabinet designates 13 existing West Bank settlement neighborhoods as independent settlements, with their own councils, eased funding
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www.timesofisrael.com
March 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In case it wasn't already obvious, Israel is done pretending that they aren't colonizing the entirety of Palestine:
“Instead of hiding and apologizing, we are raising the flag, building and settling. This is another important step on the way to de facto [Israeli] sovereignty in [the West Bank].”
“Instead of hiding and apologizing, we are raising the flag, building and settling. This is another important step on the way to de facto [Israeli] sovereignty in [the West Bank].”
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The verdict against Greenpeace threatens all of our free speech rights.
If companies are emboldened to sue critics for their speech, everyone's right to dissent is in jeopardy.
If companies are emboldened to sue critics for their speech, everyone's right to dissent is in jeopardy.
‘Blood in the Water’: How an Oil Company’s Victory Over Greenpeace Could Reshape Free Speech
First Amendment lawyers say the verdict against the environmental activist group could usher in a flood of lawsuits regarding free expression.
www.notus.org
March 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The verdict against Greenpeace threatens all of our free speech rights.
If companies are emboldened to sue critics for their speech, everyone's right to dissent is in jeopardy.
If companies are emboldened to sue critics for their speech, everyone's right to dissent is in jeopardy.
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The White House is now admitting it ignored Boasberg's order.
This is outrageous. Judge Boasberg’s order went against government agencies which were in the US, and which were in direct contact with the plane. He must hold them in contempt of court.
March 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The White House is now admitting it ignored Boasberg's order.
Conflating Dr. Strangelove with Trusk as he fantasizes about breeding with ten women in mineshafts and his hand keeps shooting up in a Nazi salute
March 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Conflating Dr. Strangelove with Trusk as he fantasizes about breeding with ten women in mineshafts and his hand keeps shooting up in a Nazi salute
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I wanted to write this piece to give people a thorough breakdown of what happened to Khalil and why this case represents a sprawling threat to so many people. I also wanted to address some relevant history that many people may not be aware of, while also emphasizing what's new and terrifying here.
Mahmoud Khalil and the Repression That Was, Is, and Will Be
Do not wait until this violence comes to your doorstep.
organizingmythoughts.org
March 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I wanted to write this piece to give people a thorough breakdown of what happened to Khalil and why this case represents a sprawling threat to so many people. I also wanted to address some relevant history that many people may not be aware of, while also emphasizing what's new and terrifying here.
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I’m told this is a real letter. It basically says, “We’ll destroy Columbia unless you destroy it first.”
March 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I’m told this is a real letter. It basically says, “We’ll destroy Columbia unless you destroy it first.”
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"Opposing Fascism Is a Jewish Tradition"--JWP at Trump Tower today.
BREAKING: Hundreds of Jews and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting “We want justice, you say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and “Fight Nazis, not students.”
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
March 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Opposing Fascism Is a Jewish Tradition"--JWP at Trump Tower today.
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Recently disclosed court documents reveal that Citibank was following requests from the FBI, the EPA, the EPA Inspector General, and the Treasury Department when it froze the accounts of several nonprofit organizations and state agencies in February.
Court Docs Reveal Citibank Froze Nonprofits’ Accounts on FBI’s Request
Citibank was following requests from the Trump White House when it froze the accounts of several nonprofits last month.
truthout.org
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Recently disclosed court documents reveal that Citibank was following requests from the FBI, the EPA, the EPA Inspector General, and the Treasury Department when it froze the accounts of several nonprofit organizations and state agencies in February.
apnews.com/article/colu... protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release
Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release
Police have arrested dozens of demonstrators from a Jewish group who filled the lobby of Trump Tower to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead pr...
apnews.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
apnews.com/article/colu... protesters flood Trump Tower's lobby to demand Mahmoud Khalil's release
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Here’s the ad Bezos didn’t want published in the @washingtonpost.com.
www.commoncause.org/articles/jef...
www.commoncause.org/articles/jef...
February 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Here’s the ad Bezos didn’t want published in the @washingtonpost.com.
www.commoncause.org/articles/jef...
www.commoncause.org/articles/jef...
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Wasn't this kind of shit exactly what the First Amendment was designed to prevent?
President Trump said he will continue to restrict The Associated Press’ access to his events and news conferences until the outlet goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mexico in its reports. He acknowledged that the move was a presidential retaliation against AP's editorial policy.
Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of America
President Donald Trump says his administration will continue to restrict The Associated Press' access to cover presidential events until the news agency goes along with his renaming of the Gulf of Mex...
apnews.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Wasn't this kind of shit exactly what the First Amendment was designed to prevent?
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As the @nytpitchbot.bsky.social says, "Sorry, liberals. There was an election in November, and America clearly voted for Elon Musk to have access to your personal taxpayer data."
@cleaver.house.gov - this is beyond egregious.
@cleaver.house.gov - this is beyond egregious.
A group of unqualified, unelected bureaucrats, including a teenager with alleged links to hacker groups, is now seeking access to the personal identifying information of every U.S. taxpayer.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data at IRS
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:50 AM
As the @nytpitchbot.bsky.social says, "Sorry, liberals. There was an election in November, and America clearly voted for Elon Musk to have access to your personal taxpayer data."
@cleaver.house.gov - this is beyond egregious.
@cleaver.house.gov - this is beyond egregious.
Statement from the ABA about 47’s ongoing assault on the rule of law -surprising from a thoroughly moderate group that has avoided political controversy open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
The American Bar Association Pulls The Fire Alarm
The crisis is here.
open.substack.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Statement from the ABA about 47’s ongoing assault on the rule of law -surprising from a thoroughly moderate group that has avoided political controversy open.substack.com/pub/wonkette...
Was not too surprised to see which states get the most federal Medicaid funding. A third of kids in rural Wisconsin are on it and many elderly and disabled people. Cutting Medicaid will hurt those people most
February 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Was not too surprised to see which states get the most federal Medicaid funding. A third of kids in rural Wisconsin are on it and many elderly and disabled people. Cutting Medicaid will hurt those people most