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ICE forces strip searches on detained women after visits in Southern California — LA Public Press

Some people decide not to participate in in-person visitation because they don’t want to take off all their clothes in front of a guard.

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“They scream ‘law and order’ while groveling for a convicted felon found liable for sexual abuse and business fraud.”

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Democrats launch bid to fund nutrition program for low-income women and kids amid shutdown

Exclusive: Congressional Democrats set to introduce bill to shore up the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program

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I chaired the US Federal Election Commission. Now there’s no cop on the beat | Ellen L Weintraub

Democracy is under attack – and the watchdog agency has no quorum. It must be restored

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Microplastics are brought into the wilderness on hiking shoes and gear, study shows

Research comparing Adirondack mountain lakes in New York suggests foot traffic is significant source of pollution

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As always [could be said of the last sentence in the article]
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‘It’s a road to destruction’: climate defenders facing surge in reprisals, says UN expert

Mary Lawlor, UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders, accuses US, UK and other governments of paying lip service to climate goals while criminalizing activists

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wmbrainiac.bsky.social @wmbrainiac.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration has NEVER shown any respect for veterans. Their approach stems straight from Don Sr’s attitude reflected in his describing them as suckers and losers.

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Growing number of US veterans face arrest over Ice raid protests

Veterans are facing federal charges after protesting Ice sweeps and Trump’s national guard deployments. The justice department claims the veterans were violent

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www.salon.com/2025/10/12/e...

Elon Musk company accused of nearly 800 environmental violations

Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800.

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“Today (10/10/2025), U.S. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth signed an agreement with Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, at the Pentagon. This greenlights the construction of a Qatari Emiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.”