tractenberg.bsky.social
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“We will not shop at your stores. We will not tune into your TV and radio stations. We will not send our kids & our money to your universities, or use your services if you are going to enable our slide to authoritarianism.” Representative Jason Crow
September 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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If we go on strike, our union of 12,000 workers are calling on customers to NOT BUY STARBUCKS.

Sign our pledge to not cross a picket line and we'll send you local calls to action - nocontractnocoffee.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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“I pleaded to the kinder side of human nature and that’s not what they were. They were about abusing me and the abuse started almost instantly… Money should not be able to buy you the power to get away with hurting people… I was trafficked to…the most powerful people in the world.“
Virginia Giuffre
November 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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This hidden provision is so crooked and selfish, it doesn't even apply to US Representatives. Just US Senators.
Look at this new outrage. To open govt, we're retroactively letting 8 Senators sue for $500K each over having had their J6 phone toll records looked at. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Why is Trump going after America's air traffic controllers, today of all days?

It's one more way to distract from his decision to increase your health insurance premiums."
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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Service is the truest measure of patriotism. On Veterans Day, we honor all who have taken the oath and worn the uniform - and our nation recommits to keeping its promises to every veteran who served our country.
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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I wonder if the United States can learn anything from the last time a major industrialized country decided to isolate itself from the rest of the world?

Almost a decade after the Brexit vote, GDP in the UK is around 6-8% lower relative to peer countries. (Source: www.nber.org/papers/w34459)
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The obligatory selfie from this morning's trip to the BBC Studios in Edinburgh: another awesome set of listeners questions answered for BBC Radio 4 Inside Science 🤓
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Wow, it’s like someone remembers how to be President.
Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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One of many costs to US murder (sorry, no better word for it) in Caribbean:

"United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal."
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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The administration had asked the justices last week to intervene and temporarily halt the requirement to fully fund SNAP, but that move ultimately didn’t change the outcome.
Trump administration cannot withhold full funding for food aid, US appeals court rules
A federal appeals court late on Sunday allowed a judge's order to stand that directs U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to fully fund this month's food aid benefits for 42 million low-income Americans during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Looks like the strategy worked! A federal appeals court late Sunday rejected yet another attempt by the Trump administration to block full federal funding for food stamps. The decision may not take effect until late Tuesday, following guidance previously issued by the Supreme Court.
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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here's today's post: "what the hell, Senate Democrats?" — you got played. how do you not see this?
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —
what the hell, Senate Democrats?
you got played. how do you not see this?
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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The Trump-Vance admin is unlawfully facilitating the bulk sharing of taxpayer information with ICE, including personal information of over a million taxpayers, like names, addresses, dates of birth, and even fingerprint identification numbers.

We’re fighting back in court.
Court documents reveal ICE request for nearly 1.3 million taxpayer records
More than 47,000 matches came from that request, per emails released as part of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the IRS-ICE data-sharing agreement.
fedscoop.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. James Watson, Nobel prize-winning scientist and former Director and President of CSHL. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Liz and family during this difficult time. www.cshl.edu/in-remembran...
In remembrance of Dr. James D. Watson | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Jim Watson made many contributions to science, education, public service, and especially Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). As a scientist, his and Francis Crick’s determination of the structure of...
www.cshl.edu
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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To the 8 senators who voted to give up the only leverage they had and trust the GOP:
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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issues that shape daily life from global conflicts and economic challenges to healthcare and the pandemic. Thank you, Judge Ali, for standing up for accessibility and ensuring every American has equal access to vital information.
National Association of the Deaf Sues White House for Access to Press Briefings - National Association of the Deaf
Washington D.C., May 28, 2025 — The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a lawsuit today to compel the White House to immediately
www.nad.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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A win! A federal judge has ruled that the White House must once again provide American Sign Language interpreters during press briefings. The U.S. District Judge Amir Ali emphasized that these briefings inform Americans about critical
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are highlighting some of the Native trailblazers in the legal field and honoring the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities that make our democracy bolder and stronger.
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Universal swing in action: "What we saw last night was a directional shift toward Democrats in 99.8% of counties that held partisan elections." www.gelliottmorris.com/p/seven-data...
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM