Chris Walker
@thatchriswalker.bsky.social
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Journalist since '03. News writer for Truthout.org. Lifetime Wisconsinite, which is obvious by my cheesy posts. Tips 'n such to: [email protected]
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Given the vitriol (and racist posts) directed at Democrats by the president, this action -- which Trump has no legal basis to do -- seems more like a PR stunt than anything else. Especially since Trump sought to cut WIC in his latest budget proposal.
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Trump Admin Promises to Fund WIC With Tariffs. It Can’t Legally Do So.
Previous Trump budget proposals sought to cut funding to the program, which helps parents buy essentials for their kids.
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The Supreme Court is considering lifting bans on so-called "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ youth. Health experts say the discredited practice is ineffective and dangerous, with some likening it to torture.
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Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down State Bans on Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy is a discredited anti-LBGTQ practice that many health experts say is akin to torture.
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“Conversion therapy” is pseudoscience. Period.

The Supreme Court must uphold the constitutionality of these legal restrictions and stand strongly between our children and these abusive practices.
On a blue gradient background with imagery of the Supreme Court and the HRC logo, white and yellow text reads, “Today’s oral arguments made clear that, as Colorado’s Solicitor General stated, history, precedent, and commonsense must allow states to hold licensed providers accountable to the recommendations of every mainstream medical and mental health association.” Attributed to Kelley Robinson, President, HRC, in response to Chiles v. Salazar oral arguments.
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We're almost a year out since the 2024 election, and conservatives are remembering history waaaay differently than what it really was.
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Generally, people over the age of 50 are granted greater consideration for disability eligibility, given that being older further impedes their ability to find new work. That could change under a plan being considered by Trump's White House.
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White House Plan Could Eliminate Age as Factor in Disability Eligibility for Social Security
Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought.
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Trump’s “deployment of federalized troops to Illinois is patently unlawful,” reads the complaint from the state and city. “Plaintiffs ask this court to halt the illegal, dangerous, and unconstitutional federalization of members of the National Guard of the United States.”
Illinois Lawsuit Seeks to Block Trump’s Deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago
Americans “should not live under the threat of occupation by the United States military,” the lawsuit states.
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A federal judge based in Nashville, Tennessee, said that there is a “realistic likelihood” that the human trafficking charges against Abrego Garcia were a “vindictive” action by the Trump administration after he filed a successful lawsuit challenging his illegal deportation to El Salvador.
Newer Charges From Trump Administration Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia Appear “Vindictive,” Judge Rules
The ruling allows Abrego Garcia’s lawyers to pursue evidence and testimony from Trump administration officials.
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Kimmel's show was temporarily suspended after Trump's FCC head put pressure on ABC and its affiliates to take the show off the air, following many years of Trump expressing the same sentiments in online rants -- leading to critics suggesting the action was a violation of Kimmel's free speech rights.
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Recent polling shows that American voters have a net-positive favorability rating of late show host Jimmy Kimmel, while Donald Trump's net favorability is negative.
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Wise words. Remember those last four, at least.
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Wise words. Remember those last four, at least.
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My husband was detained by ICE today

Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away

I have had zero contact or updates since

#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
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"You'll be more conservative when you're older" Look, I'm post-40, it's not gonna happen.
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New Polling Suggests Most Americans Aren't Buying Trump's Shutdown Messaging to "Blame Dems" #DonaldTrump #Democrats #shutdown #politics #uspolitics
New Polling Suggests Most Americans Aren't Buying Trump's Shutdown Messaging to "Blame Dems"
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This action usurps the Senate's role in ratifying what should be a treaty into law -- and comes just months after Trump accepted a $400 million jet as a "gift" from the Qatari government.
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Trump Signs Executive Order Promising Response to Attacks on Qatar
The order disregards the process of passing a treaty into law — including Senate approval.
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Hundreds of people have faced "pregnancy related crimes" since fall of Roe v. Wade, report says.

#pregnancy #reproductiverights #RoeVWade #politics #uspolitics