@darthtader1.bsky.social
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“I would be skeptical of anyone who would take a job with an agency that is willing to defend behavior this unprofessional."
Even former members of ICE are horrified by the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
Even former members of ICE are horrified by the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
Former members of ICE say recent violence is "by design"
"What has changed is there has been an encouragement from the top to be much more aggressive in enforcement."
www.motherjones.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
“I would be skeptical of anyone who would take a job with an agency that is willing to defend behavior this unprofessional."
Even former members of ICE are horrified by the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
Even former members of ICE are horrified by the killing of Renee Nicole Good.
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“Fired for no reason”: Former immigration judges speak out against Trump’s assault on the courts
“Fired for no reason”: Former immigration judges speak out against Trump’s assault on the courts
The Trump administration’s push for more deportations is upending immigration courts. Recently terminated judges fear the changes imperil due process.
www.motherjones.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
“Fired for no reason”: Former immigration judges speak out against Trump’s assault on the courts
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Princeton Public Library to cut hours due to budget deficit.
Princeton Public Library to cut hours due to budget deficit ⋆ Princeton, NJ local news %
The cuts begin on Monday, Jan. 12.
buff.ly
January 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Princeton Public Library to cut hours due to budget deficit.
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I used to think they were all nuts when they’d carry on non-stop about deep state cabals, powerful pedophile rings and highly connected sex traffickers.
It turns out they knew exactly what they were talking about.
They were talking about themselves.
It turns out they knew exactly what they were talking about.
They were talking about themselves.
December 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I used to think they were all nuts when they’d carry on non-stop about deep state cabals, powerful pedophile rings and highly connected sex traffickers.
It turns out they knew exactly what they were talking about.
They were talking about themselves.
It turns out they knew exactly what they were talking about.
They were talking about themselves.
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History will record that Kimmel and Colbert were among the shining brave lights of our time.
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
History will record that Kimmel and Colbert were among the shining brave lights of our time.
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Are academic libraries on your travel wish list?
Academic Libraries for Your Travel Bucket List
Are academic libraries on your travel wish list?
buff.ly
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Are academic libraries on your travel wish list?
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Time to admit they don't have a case. This is just embarrassing for the “Justice” Department under Pam Bondi.
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Time to admit they don't have a case. This is just embarrassing for the “Justice” Department under Pam Bondi.
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The California Nebula (NGC 1499), shot in narrowband (RGB for the stars) and processed in the Hubble pallette. About 13 hours of data shot over two evenings. Shot with my 80-mm f/5 refractor. More details on Astrobin: app.astrobin.com/i/fbhw1e
#astrophotography
#astrophotography
December 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The California Nebula (NGC 1499), shot in narrowband (RGB for the stars) and processed in the Hubble pallette. About 13 hours of data shot over two evenings. Shot with my 80-mm f/5 refractor. More details on Astrobin: app.astrobin.com/i/fbhw1e
#astrophotography
#astrophotography
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Jupiter tonight, with 3 of the Galilean moons (Europa, Ganymede, Io from L to R). CFF160 🔭, #TeleVue 2x Barlow, #ZWO585MC camera. 90s video, best 10% frames stacked and sharpened in AstroSurface. #astrophotography
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Jupiter tonight, with 3 of the Galilean moons (Europa, Ganymede, Io from L to R). CFF160 🔭, #TeleVue 2x Barlow, #ZWO585MC camera. 90s video, best 10% frames stacked and sharpened in AstroSurface. #astrophotography
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Trump is rebuked by the Indiana GOP; Noem flails and runs away during a hearing; DOJ is humiliated again; Leavitt makes more excuses for Trump's health issues; Epstein survivors demand an audit; and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 12/11/25
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Trump is rebuked by the Indiana GOP; Noem flails and runs away during a hearing; DOJ is humiliated again; Leavitt makes more excuses for Trump's health issues; Epstein survivors demand an audit; and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!
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At COP30, rich countries undermine true climate aid to the Global South by using loans, creative accounting, weak pledges, and private investments that fall short of promised support and worsen debt for those facing the climate crisis.
Rich Countries at COP30 Are Robbing the Global South of Climate Financing
Loans, accounting tricks, private investment, and meager pledges undermine a key tool for addressing climate crisis.
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
At COP30, rich countries undermine true climate aid to the Global South by using loans, creative accounting, weak pledges, and private investments that fall short of promised support and worsen debt for those facing the climate crisis.
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At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.
How the Border Patrol uses rodeos to recruit
At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.
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The average recipient of federal food aid will see a massive 61% benefit cut this month — and millions will lose November benefits entirely — under the Trump administration’s plan to only partially fund SNAP as the government remains shut down.
Trump SNAP Plan Will Cut 61 Percent of Aid for Many, Others Will Lose All Aid
Around 5 million people will receive nothing this month because the cut is larger than their typical monthly benefit.
truthout.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The average recipient of federal food aid will see a massive 61% benefit cut this month — and millions will lose November benefits entirely — under the Trump administration’s plan to only partially fund SNAP as the government remains shut down.
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CBS News has fired most of its climate crisis production staff as part of the company’s dozens of news staff layoffs last week. The decision came following the Paramount Skydance merger, and David Ellison, a pro-Trump billionaire, became chief executive of the new Paramount Skydance company.
CBS News Guts Climate Team as New Conservative Management Takes Charge
The staff cuts came following a push by the climate team’s lead producer to accurately report on Hurricane Melissa.
truthout.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
CBS News has fired most of its climate crisis production staff as part of the company’s dozens of news staff layoffs last week. The decision came following the Paramount Skydance merger, and David Ellison, a pro-Trump billionaire, became chief executive of the new Paramount Skydance company.
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Oh, you know he loved that 🙄
South Korea's President Just Presented Trump With A Massive Gold Crown—And Everyone Had The Same Response
www.comicsands.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Oh, you know he loved that 🙄
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🦇 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Lynds Dark Nebula 43, a.k.a. the Cosmic Bat nebula
Credit: Team Ciel Austral www.cielaustral.com
www.star.ucl.ac.uk/~apod/apod/a...
#APOD 🧪🔭
Lynds Dark Nebula 43, a.k.a. the Cosmic Bat nebula
Credit: Team Ciel Austral www.cielaustral.com
www.star.ucl.ac.uk/~apod/apod/a...
#APOD 🧪🔭
October 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🦇 Astronomy Picture of the Day
Lynds Dark Nebula 43, a.k.a. the Cosmic Bat nebula
Credit: Team Ciel Austral www.cielaustral.com
www.star.ucl.ac.uk/~apod/apod/a...
#APOD 🧪🔭
Lynds Dark Nebula 43, a.k.a. the Cosmic Bat nebula
Credit: Team Ciel Austral www.cielaustral.com
www.star.ucl.ac.uk/~apod/apod/a...
#APOD 🧪🔭
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It’s Halloween week and I haven’t seen any talk about our favorite spooky #exoplanets yet this year!
Crowd-sourcing ideas for our exoplanet journal club this week — what’s your nomination for spookiest exoplanet? 👻
Crowd-sourcing ideas for our exoplanet journal club this week — what’s your nomination for spookiest exoplanet? 👻
October 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It’s Halloween week and I haven’t seen any talk about our favorite spooky #exoplanets yet this year!
Crowd-sourcing ideas for our exoplanet journal club this week — what’s your nomination for spookiest exoplanet? 👻
Crowd-sourcing ideas for our exoplanet journal club this week — what’s your nomination for spookiest exoplanet? 👻
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Oops I did it again.
I could not resist: perfect sky after 2 rainy days; no clouds now; just in plain sight from my backyard.
Fingers crossed @scrutacieli.bsky.social
Raw pictures below, not yet processed (of course) 👇
I could not resist: perfect sky after 2 rainy days; no clouds now; just in plain sight from my backyard.
Fingers crossed @scrutacieli.bsky.social
Raw pictures below, not yet processed (of course) 👇
October 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Oops I did it again.
I could not resist: perfect sky after 2 rainy days; no clouds now; just in plain sight from my backyard.
Fingers crossed @scrutacieli.bsky.social
Raw pictures below, not yet processed (of course) 👇
I could not resist: perfect sky after 2 rainy days; no clouds now; just in plain sight from my backyard.
Fingers crossed @scrutacieli.bsky.social
Raw pictures below, not yet processed (of course) 👇
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When the Trump administration failed to follow through on its duties to forgive student loan debt for eligible borrowers, the AFT took it to court—and won. Now 2.5 million borrowers are set to have their loan debt forgiven. Read more about what it could mean for you here ⬇️
time.com/7327813/stud...
time.com/7327813/stud...
Trump Administration to Resume Some Student Loan Forgiveness
The agreement comes after the American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education.
time.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
When the Trump administration failed to follow through on its duties to forgive student loan debt for eligible borrowers, the AFT took it to court—and won. Now 2.5 million borrowers are set to have their loan debt forgiven. Read more about what it could mean for you here ⬇️
time.com/7327813/stud...
time.com/7327813/stud...
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Saying hello to an old friend, the Pleiades. Taken from our backyard last week. #astrophotography #astrosky #astronomy #astrobackyard
October 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Saying hello to an old friend, the Pleiades. Taken from our backyard last week. #astrophotography #astrosky #astronomy #astrobackyard
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grateful to have received the david schramm award 2025 of the high energy astrophysics division (HEAD) of the american astronomical society (@aas.org), for my @skyandtelescope.bsky.social feature article 'catching cosmic neutrinos' (about the KM3NeT neutrino detector in the mediterranean sea) 🤗👍🏼⭐🏅🔭🧪
October 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
grateful to have received the david schramm award 2025 of the high energy astrophysics division (HEAD) of the american astronomical society (@aas.org), for my @skyandtelescope.bsky.social feature article 'catching cosmic neutrinos' (about the KM3NeT neutrino detector in the mediterranean sea) 🤗👍🏼⭐🏅🔭🧪