Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 54m

It seems like an unattainable task to convey the constitutional crisis we are in. I'm not sure what rubicon needs to be crossed for civil society to respond.

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 2h

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

1

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 1h

Dear Colorado, you beat the 22nd ranked team, and your record is 3-4. Maybe have a bit higher expectations for storming the field.

Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 2h

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

74 1.2K 3.2K

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 9h

Who could have predicted?

Trump administration says immigration enforcement threatens higher food prices

U.S. farmers face labor shortages and potential food price hikes due to Trump’s immigration policy, the administration acknowledged in a Federal Registry document.

wapo.st

2

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings is now hate America. Think about that next time these same folks: 1) Wrap themselves in the flag and play patriotic songs 2) tell us they swore an oath to the Constitution

Teaching American politics = pulling one's hair out.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

1

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 1d

This is the way. Kudos to MIT for taking the lead on resistance to extortion. Hopefully, the other 8 schools who received the "invitation" will follow suit.

MIT Rejects Proposed Federal Compact

MIT is the first institution to reject a proposal by the Trump administration that would trade preferential treatment on federal funding in exchange for far-reaching changes.

www.insidehighered.com

1 5

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "This is about one thing and one thing alone -- to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week."

850 360 1.5K

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 1d

The Catholic version of "shut up and dribble."

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

2

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

As Pope Leo begins to reveal some of his views on divisive issues, some conservative critics of his predecessor are rejecting the possible rise of another “liberal pope.”

As Pope Leo riles conservatives, some say ‘just focus on the church’

Conservatives who hoped that Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, would be more of a traditionalist instead hear echoes of his predecessor, Francis, in his public statements.

www.washingtonpost.com

140 23 120

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 3d

"Illegal rabble rouser" 🙄

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Mike Johnson: "If you're a young, pregnant American citizen women who shows up in an ER and you get treated and they pay the hospital less for treating you than some illegal rabble rouser who came in from some South American country to do us harm, that is wrong."

2

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Mike Johnson: "If you're a young, pregnant American citizen women who shows up in an ER and you get treated and they pay the hospital less for treating you than some illegal rabble rouser who came in from some South American country to do us harm, that is wrong."

1.5K 300 1.4K

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 3d

Nope. I want my money back from the current U.S. karma.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

1

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

Dolly Parton's sister is asking fans to "pray with me" amid the country music icon's health issues

Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’

Dolly Parton's sister Frieda is asking fans of the Queen of Country to "pray with me" amid Dolly's continued health struggles.

variety.com

99 540 2.2K

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 4d

It would be so nice if government officials relied on actual data to make claims. Immigrants, undocumented or otherwise, don't take other people's resources. And they do jobs Americans don't want to do. But that doesn't fit the necessary narrative that pits marginalized groups against each other.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Stephen Miller: "The Black people in Chicago are thrilled that we're getting the illegal aliens out of their communities who are stealing their housing, jobs, and resources."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Stephen Miller: "The Black people in Chicago are thrilled that we're getting the illegal aliens out of their communities who are stealing their housing, jobs, and resources."

460 180 820

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 7d

The rest of the developed world: 👇

The U.S: Nah, we'll take the "grab them by the P" guy.

1

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 8d

"...higher education in America requires that every university reject it. If any schools capitulate, the pressure will be enormous on all to fold. The only solution is solidarity and collective action against this effort at federal control over higher education."

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion

www.nytimes.com

1

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 8d

It's such a firehose that this can't be bothered to register on the mainstream media radar.

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 9d

The head of the Eisenhower Library is out after resisting an ILLEGAL order from the White House to give an artifact to King Charles.

This is wild — and so bad. The National Archives is our nation’s history — not Trump’s gift basket. www.cbsnews.com/news/sword-t...

Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration

A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.

www.cbsnews.com

3 7

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 9d

The head of the Eisenhower Library is out after resisting an ILLEGAL order from the White House to give an artifact to King Charles.

This is wild — and so bad. The National Archives is our nation’s history — not Trump’s gift basket. www.cbsnews.com/news/sword-t...

Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration

A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.

www.cbsnews.com

12 130 300

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 9d

This whole article flows through my veins. Thinking of @emayfarris.bsky.social @victorerikray.bsky.social and others who embody the courage to speak truth to power. I fail in comparison.

Opinion | Mourn, or Else

www.nytimes.com

1 5

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 9d

These are not judges. They serve at the pleasure of the Department of (In)Justice.

Maria Sacchetti - reporter - The Washington Post @mariasacchetti.bsky.social · 9d

NEW

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge, who works for DOJ, found “insufficient evidence” that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda.

DHS had said “He will be processed for removal to Uganda.”

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge found “insufficient evidence” to show that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda, according to a copy of the decision reviewed by The Washington Post.

www.washingtonpost.com

Maria Sacchetti - reporter - The Washington Post @mariasacchetti.bsky.social · 9d

NEW

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge, who works for DOJ, found “insufficient evidence” that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda.

DHS had said “He will be processed for removal to Uganda.”

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

Immigration judge denies Kilmar Abrego García’s request to reopen case

The judge found “insufficient evidence” to show that the Trump administration would send Abrego to Uganda, according to a copy of the decision reviewed by The Washington Post.

www.washingtonpost.com

84 630 1.5K

Micah @rincewind.run · 10d

an extraordinary person with an extraordinary legacy who nevertheless didn’t take herself too seriously

when Gary Larson published this cartoon, she was in Africa and her institute was horribly offended and drafted a complaint

the whole thing was defused when she returned - she found it funny

Far Side cartoon with a female chimpanzee grooming a male chimpanzee

“Well, well - another blond hair. … Conducting a little more ‘research’ with that Jane Goodall tramp?”

22 1K 4K

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 12d

That skateboard is all of us.

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 12d

Jeffries is exhibit A that strength of one's spine is a better correlate than age to being in (out of) touch with what the party needs.

Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.

Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”

1

Andrew Solender @andrewsolender.bsky.social · 13d

NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.

Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”

580 93 540

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 13d

One of the worst consequences of an administration that disregards all rules of accountability is that nothing its says can be trusted.

Videos of fatal ICE shooting in Chicago raise questions about DHS account

DHS said an officer was “seriously injured” by an undocumented immigrant who hit and dragged him with his car. Video indicates the officer suffered minor injuries he dismissed as “nothing major.”

www.washingtonpost.com

2

Stella Rouse @stellarouse.bsky.social · 13d

I hope he furrowed his brow when his comms person wrote this.

Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 14d

The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.

Here’s a thought.

Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.

6

Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 14d

The Trump administration’s threat to deploy troops in Portland is unlawful.

Here’s a thought.

Focus on protecting the healthcare of the American people.

4.8K 400 1.9K