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Jonathan Feingold @jpygold.bsky.social · 6d

Short and Sweet from UPenn’s @aaup.org chapter on the Trump/Rufo “Higher Ed Compact.”

“When an invitation is accompanied by consequences for not accepting it, it is in fact a threat, not an invitation.”

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Statement by the AAUP-Penn Executive Committee on the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education | AAUP–Penn

October 2, 2025 We have received reports that Penn has been “invited” to sign a so-called “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” by the federal government, and that failing to do so wou...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8d

To Donald Trump:

Stop using military troops and ICE to invade and disrupt American cities.

Stop calling your political opponents “enemies” of the US.

Stop attacking the 1st Amendment.

Our troops and our nation deserve better than you acting as a petty tyrant.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8d

Trump: San Francisco and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles… We'll straighten them out one-by-one. It will be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war too. It’s a war from within

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · 8d

To all of our LDS brothers and sisters in faith, sending prayers in this time of great sorrow and unspeakable tragedy.

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · 8d

Fantastic project!

Stephen E. Sachs @stephenesachs.bsky.social · 8d

And here, in the Boston Globe:

"Let the States Get the Ball Rolling on Amendments"

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Editing the Constitution | Let states get the ball rolling on amendments

If we, the people, are to form a more perfect union, then we must update the Constitution as our society evolves. Globe Ideas has asked legal experts, advocates, and journalists what rewrites the Cons...

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · 18d

My wife is from Anaheim, and me nearby, so we feel you.

Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · 18d

@andrewhickey.500songs.com Andrew's podcast keeps me sane in this insane world.

Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · 18d

That, and also the Disney parks suck. (He ducks).

Micah @rincewind.run · 19d

cancelling Disney+ and Hulu is well and good but it’s not a huge hit on an individual level

but Disney adults? people who spend real money at the parks? you guys can make a dent, call ‘em up and tell them your vacation is postponed until they pull their heads out of their asses

River_Tam @rivertam.bsky.social · 20d

Heard from a friend at Disney+ that there are multiple levels of freakout internally, both from internal dissatisfaction, concerns about subscription cancelations, and of course the big one: concern about a boycott spilling over into parks and cruises.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Sep 6

The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.

This is not a joke. This is not normal.

Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Sep 5

Liz Cheney visiting @northwesternlaw.bsky.social to talk about threats to democracy and our republic.

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The Independent @the-independent.com · Sep 3

BREAKING | DeSantis to make Florida first state to end all vaccine mandates for schools

DeSantis to make Florida first state to end all vaccine mandates for schools

www.independent.co.uk

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Sep 2

Says that "this was just locker room stuff."

Newsweek @newsweek.com · Sep 2

The president has previously said he would not be awarded the prize "no matter what" he does.

Trump denies craving Nobel Peace Prize

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 31

Now hating on sourdough.

Julien Hoez @julienhoez.eu · Aug 31

🚨BREAKING:

Bread is now woke, according to Alex Phillips

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 31

Before Lee Corso road off into the sunset, he picked LSU, Fla St, and OSU. Baller. @anthonymkreis.bsky.social

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 29

Couldn't care less about Cracker Barrel's fortunes. Food sucks, and gives off consistent MAGA vibes. Fight me.

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The Independent @the-independent.com · Aug 29

Obama warns ‘all Americans are at risk’ after Trump after threatens to clamp down on Chicago

Obama warns ‘all Americans at risk’ after Trump after threatens Chicago clamp down

www.independent.co.uk

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 29

You're right about that. As with any other big city. But POTUS has taken a special shine to Chicago. Go figure.

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 29

Do you actually read real statistical crime data or do you just like colorful pictures bereft of context (Sorry for using the term "bereft").

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 29

These are the crime-ridden scenes I see on my evening stroll in Chicago. Send in the guard!

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 29

Teacher son in law in TX gets the memo today explaining exactly how to display the 10 commandments in his Jr high class. And we are living in the new abnormal.

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Ryan Cordell @ryancordell.org · Aug 22

As that famous conservative Grover Norquist once said, "I don’t want to abolish government. I simply want to reduce it to the size where troops patrol the streets of every city, agents personally inspect the genitals of all student athletes, & the government owns a 10% stake in major companies"

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yes, the stakes here are large. Very large.

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Bradys!

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 15

Tough sledding for Cubs. Today, 3 straight strikeouts with runners on 2nd & 3rd in late inning. But, on the bright side, the Brewers are coming to town soon! For 5 games. Sigh.

Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 13

Busy deleting George Strait from my Spotify playlists. KISS wasn't on it so no big deal. Gloria Gaynor? Her career won't survive. @kennedycenter.bsky.social

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Daniel B. Rodriguez @dbrodriguez.bsky.social · Aug 12

Stock market says what.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · Aug 12

BREAKING: The Trump administration agreed to once again delay the deadline when tariffs on Chinese imports would rise as discussions between the two sides continue. The new deadline was set for Nov. 10.

Trump extends China tariff deadline by another 90 days

Another pause likely means continued uncertainty as the president’s sweeping tariff regime enters its fifth month.

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