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Nothing to see here, just one guy running both the agency and the legal department. Checks and balances? Never heard of ’em.
www.reuters.com
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Nothing to see here, just one guy running both the agency and the legal department. Checks and balances? Never heard of ’em.
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No corruption here, folks! Totally normal stuff the deputy director of the CIA(Michael Ellis) just demoted the acting general counsel and decided to make himself the top lawyer while still being the No. 2 in charge.
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
No corruption here, folks! Totally normal stuff the deputy director of the CIA(Michael Ellis) just demoted the acting general counsel and decided to make himself the top lawyer while still being the No. 2 in charge.
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When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.
October 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.
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The Court sided with the Trump administration in a case that allowed them to hold back $4 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress a first step in testing how far a president can seize control of the purse from lawmakers.
www.reuters.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Court sided with the Trump administration in a case that allowed them to hold back $4 billion in foreign aid already approved by Congress a first step in testing how far a president can seize control of the purse from lawmakers.
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The Supreme Court is slowly stripping Congress of its power. This isn’t just about Trump, precedents like this don’t vanish once he’s out of office. When the political winds shift, the same unchecked authority could just as easily be turned the other way. It’s a dangerous game.
September 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Supreme Court is slowly stripping Congress of its power. This isn’t just about Trump, precedents like this don’t vanish once he’s out of office. When the political winds shift, the same unchecked authority could just as easily be turned the other way. It’s a dangerous game.
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Americans are subject to a patchwork of state rules on who qualifies for the Covid vaccine, as right-wing legislators & governors race to reduce access to vaccination.
For a growing share of people in the US, that leaves crossing state lines as the best option to get the updated vaccine.
For a growing share of people in the US, that leaves crossing state lines as the best option to get the updated vaccine.
Welcome to the new era of Covid vaccine tourism
Trump and RFK Jr.'s anti-vax crackdown is driving Americans across state lines—and making some pay out of pocket.
www.motherjones.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Americans are subject to a patchwork of state rules on who qualifies for the Covid vaccine, as right-wing legislators & governors race to reduce access to vaccination.
For a growing share of people in the US, that leaves crossing state lines as the best option to get the updated vaccine.
For a growing share of people in the US, that leaves crossing state lines as the best option to get the updated vaccine.
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The State Library of Ohio is one of many libraries across the country awaiting legal battles over federal funding and congressional debates as to how much they’ll receive next year ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/09/15/s...
State Library of Ohio among libraries awaiting court decisions, congressional votes on funding • Ohio Capital Journal
The State Library of Ohio is one of many libraries across the country awaiting legal battles over federal funding and congressional debates as to how much they’ll receive next year.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The State Library of Ohio is one of many libraries across the country awaiting legal battles over federal funding and congressional debates as to how much they’ll receive next year ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/09/15/s...
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We’re running the full text of the Declaration of Independence as a reminder of the nation’s foundational ideals, and in the hope that it will one day live up to them for every American ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/04/t...
The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776 • Ohio Capital Journal
We’re running the full text of the Declaration of Independence as a reminder of the nation’s foundational ideals, and in the hope that it will one day live up to them for every American.
ohiocapitaljournal.com
July 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We’re running the full text of the Declaration of Independence as a reminder of the nation’s foundational ideals, and in the hope that it will one day live up to them for every American ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/04/t...
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On a day meant to celebrate our nation breaking free from the rule of kings, Donald Trump and his court jesters in Congress are acting like them.
July 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
On a day meant to celebrate our nation breaking free from the rule of kings, Donald Trump and his court jesters in Congress are acting like them.
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If there’s nothing to hide, why hide everything?
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
July 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
If there’s nothing to hide, why hide everything?
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Five Democratic state legislators were denied entry to Florida’s new immigration “detention center” deep in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
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‼️ This is absolutely absurd. Trump is actively manufacturing a crisis. The Pentagon just announced that he’s federalizing another 2,000 California National Guard troops bringing the total to 4,000, plus 700 active-duty Marines heading into LA. This is a military occupation, not public safety.
June 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
‼️ This is absolutely absurd. Trump is actively manufacturing a crisis. The Pentagon just announced that he’s federalizing another 2,000 California National Guard troops bringing the total to 4,000, plus 700 active-duty Marines heading into LA. This is a military occupation, not public safety.
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Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power.
Trump is invoking emergency powers at a record rate. Here's what that means
Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power.
n.pr
June 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Trump invoked emergency powers more times in his first 100 days than any other modern president has in that time. Experts worry it could lead to an upending of the constitutional balance of power.
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The Trump administration is bypassing state authority by invoking Title 10 of the U.S. Code, a federal power usually reserved for major insurrections. This is a dangerous overreach, and it’s how martial law begins in the so-called land of the free.
June 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The Trump administration is bypassing state authority by invoking Title 10 of the U.S. Code, a federal power usually reserved for major insurrections. This is a dangerous overreach, and it’s how martial law begins in the so-called land of the free.
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President Trump took extraordinary action on Saturday by deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protesters in California, making rare use of federal powers and bypassing the authority of the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom.
Trump Is Deploying National Guard Troops Under a Rarely Used Power
President Trump bypassed the authority of Gov. Gavin Newsom by sending 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protesters.
trib.al
June 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
President Trump took extraordinary action on Saturday by deploying 2,000 National Guard troops to quell immigration protesters in California, making rare use of federal powers and bypassing the authority of the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom.
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Everyone deserves dignity and equality regardless of who they are or who they love.
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community.
Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community.
Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.
May 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Everyone deserves dignity and equality regardless of who they are or who they love.
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community.
Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community.
Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked the Trump administration from further dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services!
May 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked the Trump administration from further dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services!
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My family found a home here after fleeing the pogroms in Ukraine.
This country accepted us as refugees when we had nothing except the shirts on our backs.
We've seen what can happen when we don't speak up about the dangers — it's time to raise the alarm now.
This country accepted us as refugees when we had nothing except the shirts on our backs.
We've seen what can happen when we don't speak up about the dangers — it's time to raise the alarm now.
April 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
My family found a home here after fleeing the pogroms in Ukraine.
This country accepted us as refugees when we had nothing except the shirts on our backs.
We've seen what can happen when we don't speak up about the dangers — it's time to raise the alarm now.
This country accepted us as refugees when we had nothing except the shirts on our backs.
We've seen what can happen when we don't speak up about the dangers — it's time to raise the alarm now.
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Musk’s staffers are now forcing federal employees at several agencies including the FAA to sign non-disclosure agreements. The goal is simple: silence the resistance through more threats and now, forced agreements. Maybe we’re not supposed to be talking about being forced to sign NDAs… oops, lol.
April 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Musk’s staffers are now forcing federal employees at several agencies including the FAA to sign non-disclosure agreements. The goal is simple: silence the resistance through more threats and now, forced agreements. Maybe we’re not supposed to be talking about being forced to sign NDAs… oops, lol.
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RIP Pope Francis
April 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
RIP Pope Francis
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Very creative, San Francisco! 8647 ✊
April 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Very creative, San Francisco! 8647 ✊
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Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. May his memory remind us all to resist the tyranny forming in our government.
April 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. May his memory remind us all to resist the tyranny forming in our government.
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On Friday night, the federal government sent Harvard a five-page fusillade of new demands that would reshape the school’s operations, admissions, hiring, faculty and student life.
It took less than 72 hours for Harvard to say no.
It took less than 72 hours for Harvard to say no.
Why Harvard Decided to Fight Trump
The Trump administration will freeze over $2 billion in federal funds because Harvard refused to comply with a list of demands. Harvard leaders believed saying no was worth the risk.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:43 AM
On Friday night, the federal government sent Harvard a five-page fusillade of new demands that would reshape the school’s operations, admissions, hiring, faculty and student life.
It took less than 72 hours for Harvard to say no.
It took less than 72 hours for Harvard to say no.
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