Selena in TN
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History / Constitution & the Courts / GeoPolitics / Political Science
“We the People: Power, Law, and Government” https://open.substack.com/pub/selenalong
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“We the People: Power, Law, and Government” https://open.substack.com/pub/selenalong
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Pinned
The Discriminatory Effects of Conversion Therapy
Greenlighting sex and gender discrimination in healthcare.
open.substack.com
Chiles v. Salazar opens up the door to fewer medical protections around sex and gender for all persons, not just those with non-conforming sex and gender identities. How the Court leverages religious expression to diminish equal protection. New in We the People.
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CBS interrupting the Survivor finale for Trump’s speech is so rude
December 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
CBS interrupting the Survivor finale for Trump’s speech is so rude
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The only people missing from this are Jonathan Turley, Mike Lindell and the rest of the characters from the the Mos Eisley Cantina.
December 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The only people missing from this are Jonathan Turley, Mike Lindell and the rest of the characters from the the Mos Eisley Cantina.
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Photographer Christopher Anderson on the Vanity Fair photoshoot
December 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Photographer Christopher Anderson on the Vanity Fair photoshoot
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KIM: Have you had a convo w/POTUS about using the FCC to go after critics?
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
KIM: Have you had a convo w/POTUS about using the FCC to go after critics?
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
CARR: Heheh. I don't get into the specifics of conversations
K: Would it be appropriate for him to give you direction to pressure media companies?
C: I'm not gonna get into hypotheticals
K: The easy answer is 'no'
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Tennessee farmers and forest owners who suffered agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene will receive $38.1 million in assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will cover infrastructure and timber losses, future economic losses and market losses. @cstephenson.bsky.social.
Tennessee farmers, forest owners to receive $38.1M in Hurricane Helene relief • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee farmers who suffered losses due to Hurricane Helene will receive $38.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
tennesseelookout.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Tennessee farmers and forest owners who suffered agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene will receive $38.1 million in assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funding will cover infrastructure and timber losses, future economic losses and market losses. @cstephenson.bsky.social.
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I will fight this with everything I have.
Trump budget director Russell Vought, who Susie Wiles rightly called “a right-wing absolute zealot,” is dismantling one of the world’s leading Earth science research centers.
It is ideological sabotage.
Trump budget director Russell Vought, who Susie Wiles rightly called “a right-wing absolute zealot,” is dismantling one of the world’s leading Earth science research centers.
It is ideological sabotage.
Trump Administration Plans to Break Up Premier Weather and Climate Research Center
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I will fight this with everything I have.
Trump budget director Russell Vought, who Susie Wiles rightly called “a right-wing absolute zealot,” is dismantling one of the world’s leading Earth science research centers.
It is ideological sabotage.
Trump budget director Russell Vought, who Susie Wiles rightly called “a right-wing absolute zealot,” is dismantling one of the world’s leading Earth science research centers.
It is ideological sabotage.
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damn -- after 5 minutes of demolishing Brendan Carr, Andy Kim still had some left over for Ted Cruz
(wait for it at the end of the clip)
(wait for it at the end of the clip)
December 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
damn -- after 5 minutes of demolishing Brendan Carr, Andy Kim still had some left over for Ted Cruz
(wait for it at the end of the clip)
(wait for it at the end of the clip)
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The reason the Manhattan project was so successful is because of the brain drain in Europe caused by the rise of fascism. Einstein, Fermi & Bohr all emigrated pre-WWII. One can see the parallels between then & now with these anti-science cuts.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Vought says National Center for Atmospheric Research will be dismantled
Loss of the program would mean “public safety is at risk and science is being attacked,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) said in a statement Tuesday.
www.politico.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The reason the Manhattan project was so successful is because of the brain drain in Europe caused by the rise of fascism. Einstein, Fermi & Bohr all emigrated pre-WWII. One can see the parallels between then & now with these anti-science cuts.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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LOL
Brendan Carr is confronted with his own 2018 comments before Congress where he said that the FCC is an independent agency.
Brendan Carr is confronted with his own 2018 comments before Congress where he said that the FCC is an independent agency.
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
LOL
Brendan Carr is confronted with his own 2018 comments before Congress where he said that the FCC is an independent agency.
Brendan Carr is confronted with his own 2018 comments before Congress where he said that the FCC is an independent agency.
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And guess what?
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
December 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
And guess what?
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
The FCC immediately changed the website to state that the agency is not independent right after Carr's comments!
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Within minutes they changed the website.
Trump thinks he can order the license revoked of any station he dislikes.
Trump thinks he can order the license revoked of any station he dislikes.
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Within minutes they changed the website.
Trump thinks he can order the license revoked of any station he dislikes.
Trump thinks he can order the license revoked of any station he dislikes.
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LUHAN: Is the FCC an independent agency?
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
December 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
LUHAN: Is the FCC an independent agency?
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
CARR: I think th---
L: Yes or no
C: There's a test for this in the la---
L: It's yes or no, Brendan! On your website, it simply says, man, 'the FCC is independent.' This isn't a trick question
C: The FCC is not
L: So is your website lying?
C: Possibly
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BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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Mark Kelly on Trump’s military probe: “I haven’t heard anything — Social media, that’s how we were notified. That’s how unserious they are — I spent 25 years in the United States Navy. I retired from the Navy 14 years ago. I’m not in any command now. I don’t know what they’re talking about”
December 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Mark Kelly on Trump’s military probe: “I haven’t heard anything — Social media, that’s how we were notified. That’s how unserious they are — I spent 25 years in the United States Navy. I retired from the Navy 14 years ago. I’m not in any command now. I don’t know what they’re talking about”
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I’m sorry, but that’s not how this works.
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I’m sorry, but that’s not how this works.
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The 9th Circuit administratively stayed the return of Guard troops to Gov Newsom’s control, but upheld the rest of the order. Here’s the background you need to understand what’s happening in this case (for people who don’t want to live in a militarized US) open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
December 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The 9th Circuit administratively stayed the return of Guard troops to Gov Newsom’s control, but upheld the rest of the order. Here’s the background you need to understand what’s happening in this case (for people who don’t want to live in a militarized US) open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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On Instagram about 15 hours ago, Eric Trump accidentally leaked a draft Truth Social post from Trump about the flooding in Washington State that destroyed countless homes.
Trump still hasn’t posted about the flooding, but had time to post about tariffs, attack migrants, and threaten Republicans.
Trump still hasn’t posted about the flooding, but had time to post about tariffs, attack migrants, and threaten Republicans.
December 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On Instagram about 15 hours ago, Eric Trump accidentally leaked a draft Truth Social post from Trump about the flooding in Washington State that destroyed countless homes.
Trump still hasn’t posted about the flooding, but had time to post about tariffs, attack migrants, and threaten Republicans.
Trump still hasn’t posted about the flooding, but had time to post about tariffs, attack migrants, and threaten Republicans.
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About 26,875 residents across Washington state remain under an evacuation order or advisory due to flooding.
Live updates: Western Washington braces for more rain and flooding this week
Western Washington is once again bracing for heavy rain and gusting winds through Wednesday, as more atmospheric rivers arrive.
More flooding is also expected as more rain pelts the region and mountain dams release water to free up reservoir space.
It's once again all eyes on the Skagit River. Forecasters predict it'll crest above major flood stage in Concrete early Tuesday morning, then hit downstream in Mount Vernon that evening.
Residents in an area of Auburn were given a "GO NOW" evacuation notice late on Saturday, Dec. 13 as the Green River continued to rise. A portion of SR 167 between Auburn and Kent was closed.
Areas affected by heavy rainfall are at an increased risk of landslides and mudslides. Officials have advised visitors of burned areas this weekend to take extra precautions.
The Trump administration on Friday approved Washington state’s appeal for federal disaster assistance, quelling some anxiety over whether the state would receive federal assistance.
View KUOW's developing list of flooding resources here.
See flood updates from Thursday, Dec. 11 here.
n.pr
December 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
About 26,875 residents across Washington state remain under an evacuation order or advisory due to flooding.
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It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
this is such a painful loss. my heart is broken.
“The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them — words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they’re brought out. But it’s more than that,...
wilwheaton.net
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It hasn't even been twelve hours, but all three of us have been overwhelmed with requests from media for comment and I'm mostly writing this now so they'll leave me alone.
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No judge. No jury. Just the Secretary of War.
December 16, 2025 at 2:59 AM
No judge. No jury. Just the Secretary of War.
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Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Pepsi allegedly gave Walmart discounts on its products, while charging other retailers higher prices.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
Biden's FTC filed a complaint. Trump's FTC later dropped it.
This is a prime example of how monopoly-like power takes away our freedom of choice. Lina Khan explains.
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...................I'm sorry what?
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
JUST IN: DC Circuit asks for briefs on whether Boasberg has authority to investigate indirect contempt of court (outside judge's presence) or is just supposed to refer it for prosecution if he suspects it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Per Curiam Order Filed (Special Panel) – #01208805476 in In re: Donald Trump (D.C. Cir., 25-5452) – CourtListener.com
PER CURIAM ORDER [2150449] filed ORDERED, on the court’s own motion, that respondents file a response to the petition for a writ of mandamus [2150153-2] by December 29, 2025. Petitioners shall file a ...
storage.courtlistener.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
...................I'm sorry what?
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
the things people who know better are willing to pretend are open questions in order to facilitate the wishes of the Trump regime and shield it from consequences, goodness
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Molder: The best example of this being all about Ogles and Trump—in Ogles’s world—is that he introduced legislation to allow Trump to have a third term, which is clearly designed to get attention and to do something that is contrary to our Constitution in favor of a president he is a puppet of.
December 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Molder: The best example of this being all about Ogles and Trump—in Ogles’s world—is that he introduced legislation to allow Trump to have a third term, which is clearly designed to get attention and to do something that is contrary to our Constitution in favor of a president he is a puppet of.
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After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
Private Equity Finds a New Source of Profit: Volunteer Fire Departments
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
After taking over housing and healthcare, private equity is now buying up software used by volunteer fire departments — making it even harder for rural communities to respond to emergencies.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
The only winners from private equity's price-gouging spree are wealthy investors.
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Russia has banned the punk group and feminist collective Pussy Riot after a court designated it an "extremist organization."
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
December 16, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Russia has banned the punk group and feminist collective Pussy Riot after a court designated it an "extremist organization."
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot
The decision comes after the collective's repeated protests against the war in Ukraine and broader opposition activism. belib.org/pussy-riot