@joannelefevre.bsky.social
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Finally, we’ve been waiting on this ruling! Yet another illegal action by Trump. Now get them out of D.C. and keep them out of Chicago! A federal judge in California found that Trump crossed the line when he sent about 5,000 Marines and National Guard troops into Los Angeles during
September 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Finally, we’ve been waiting on this ruling! Yet another illegal action by Trump. Now get them out of D.C. and keep them out of Chicago! A federal judge in California found that Trump crossed the line when he sent about 5,000 Marines and National Guard troops into Los Angeles during
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August 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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A federal judge warned Kari Lake, an outspoken Trump ally who oversaw the effective shutdown of Voice of America, that she could be held in contempt for failing to comply with his directive to resume broadcasts at the taxpayer-funded news outlet.
Judge orders Trump administration to explain why order to restore Voice of America wasn't followed
A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Trump administration to explain why it is apparently not following his order to restore operations at the government-run Voice of America.
apnews.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
A federal judge warned Kari Lake, an outspoken Trump ally who oversaw the effective shutdown of Voice of America, that she could be held in contempt for failing to comply with his directive to resume broadcasts at the taxpayer-funded news outlet.
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BREAKING: Trump has FIRED Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook — the first time in U.S. history a president has removed a sitting Fed governor.
This unprecedented power grab shatters long-standing protections meant to keep the Fed independent from partisan politics.
This unprecedented power grab shatters long-standing protections meant to keep the Fed independent from partisan politics.
Trump Fires Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook in Unprecedented Attack on Agency Independence
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
BREAKING: Trump has FIRED Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook — the first time in U.S. history a president has removed a sitting Fed governor.
This unprecedented power grab shatters long-standing protections meant to keep the Fed independent from partisan politics.
This unprecedented power grab shatters long-standing protections meant to keep the Fed independent from partisan politics.
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#Russia bombs a U.S. factory in #Ukraine & DOJ drops more Maxwell files. We’re watching the decline of a con man in real time. #uspolitics #epsteinfiles
open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
Souvenirs of a Con Man
Trump clutches trophies, photos, and hats while America burns abroad and crumbles at home.
open.substack.com
August 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#Russia bombs a U.S. factory in #Ukraine & DOJ drops more Maxwell files. We’re watching the decline of a con man in real time. #uspolitics #epsteinfiles
open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
open.substack.com/pub/marygedd...
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His son must be such a great disappointment to him. He is rolling in his grave. No wonder his son was disowned by the family.
August 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
His son must be such a great disappointment to him. He is rolling in his grave. No wonder his son was disowned by the family.
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August 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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BREAKING: Hours after Texas lawmakers approved a new gerrymandered congressional map, Texans ask a court to block it.
They argue the new map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 14th amendment by diluting Black and Latino voting power.
They argue the new map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 14th amendment by diluting Black and Latino voting power.
Advocates File Immediate Legal Challenge to Texas Gerrymander
Advocates File Immediate Legal Challenge to Texas Gerrymander
www.democracydocket.com
August 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
BREAKING: Hours after Texas lawmakers approved a new gerrymandered congressional map, Texans ask a court to block it.
They argue the new map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 14th amendment by diluting Black and Latino voting power.
They argue the new map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the 14th amendment by diluting Black and Latino voting power.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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In @theguardian.com, I make the case for why Canada needs a whole society defence.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Canada finally faces a basic question: how do we defend ourselves? | Stephen Marche
For centuries, Canada hasn’t needed to prioritize its military. But the US transformation calls for a Finland-style approach
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In @theguardian.com, I make the case for why Canada needs a whole society defence.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The CEOs of the country's lowest-paying large companies made $17.2 million on average last year. Their workers made $35,570.
The Wage Gap Between CEOs And Workers Is Widening—And This Popular Company Is The Biggest Offender
The CEOs of the country's lowest-paying large companies made $17.2 million on average last year. Their workers made $35,570.
www.forbes.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The CEOs of the country's lowest-paying large companies made $17.2 million on average last year. Their workers made $35,570.
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Calls are growing louder in #Alberta for COVID-19 vaccines to be covered free of charge for all residents, following the province’s decision Tuesday to partially reverse course & expand coverage to health-care workers.
More 👇 #yyc #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
More 👇 #yyc #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Alberta expands COVID-19 shots coverage for health workers, but calls grow for wider access
Calls are growing louder in Alberta for the COVID-19 vaccine to be covered free of charge for all residents, following the province’s decision Tuesday to partially reverse its vaccine policy and expan...
www.ctvnews.ca
August 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Calls are growing louder in #Alberta for COVID-19 vaccines to be covered free of charge for all residents, following the province’s decision Tuesday to partially reverse course & expand coverage to health-care workers.
More 👇 #yyc #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
More 👇 #yyc #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social
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I don't live in her district, thankfully, but I can certainly help spread the word for her opponent as MTG has shown nothing but hatred and vitriol in her role.
August 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I don't live in her district, thankfully, but I can certainly help spread the word for her opponent as MTG has shown nothing but hatred and vitriol in her role.
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This wasn’t just a security breach, documents obtained by NPR from a hotel guest who found them on a printer revealed something even more disturbing: a planned luncheon in honor of Vladimir Putin. The menu literally read, “In honor of his excellency Vladimir Putin.”
August 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This wasn’t just a security breach, documents obtained by NPR from a hotel guest who found them on a printer revealed something even more disturbing: a planned luncheon in honor of Vladimir Putin. The menu literally read, “In honor of his excellency Vladimir Putin.”
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Trump is currently disappearing the homeless from DC.
August 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Trump is currently disappearing the homeless from DC.
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At a 2022 conference in Maryland, Trump vowed to be a tool of vengeance if re-elected. Now, back in the White House, he’s delivering.
Here are some of the high-profile figures caught in his growing retaliation campaign 👇
Here are some of the high-profile figures caught in his growing retaliation campaign 👇
Trump’s Chilling Retribution Campaign Poses a Grave Threat to Democracy
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
www.democracydocket.com
July 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
At a 2022 conference in Maryland, Trump vowed to be a tool of vengeance if re-elected. Now, back in the White House, he’s delivering.
Here are some of the high-profile figures caught in his growing retaliation campaign 👇
Here are some of the high-profile figures caught in his growing retaliation campaign 👇
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Three years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
19 states adopted abortion bans.
Now, thanks to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” 15 million people will lose their health insurance, including access to reproductive services.
Women will die seeking basic health care.
19 states adopted abortion bans.
Now, thanks to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” 15 million people will lose their health insurance, including access to reproductive services.
Women will die seeking basic health care.
Trump Attacks Women's Health | Sen. Bernie Sanders
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
youtu.be
July 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Three years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
19 states adopted abortion bans.
Now, thanks to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” 15 million people will lose their health insurance, including access to reproductive services.
Women will die seeking basic health care.
19 states adopted abortion bans.
Now, thanks to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” 15 million people will lose their health insurance, including access to reproductive services.
Women will die seeking basic health care.
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The rapid decline of American science has few precedents in history, argues @rossandersen.bsky.social. We are witnessing an unparalleled act of self-sabotage:
How Scientific Empires End
And what it means for America
bit.ly
July 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The rapid decline of American science has few precedents in history, argues @rossandersen.bsky.social. We are witnessing an unparalleled act of self-sabotage:
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Isn’t sending your personal lawyer over to ‘chat’ with someone in jail with a view to organising a pardon for them in return for ‘clearing’ your name WITNESS TAMPERING OF THE FIRST ORDER?
July 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Isn’t sending your personal lawyer over to ‘chat’ with someone in jail with a view to organising a pardon for them in return for ‘clearing’ your name WITNESS TAMPERING OF THE FIRST ORDER?
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I mean it is the administration of the lowest of lows.
July 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I mean it is the administration of the lowest of lows.
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The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]
Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment
Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...
n.pr
July 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]
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More than a dozen children and adults had died from hunger within 24 hours, as of Tuesday.
Aid groups say that they have supplies to support, but that Israeli forces are preventing them from entering Gaza.
Palestinians have been gunned down and killed at the US-backed Israeli aid sites.
Aid groups say that they have supplies to support, but that Israeli forces are preventing them from entering Gaza.
Palestinians have been gunned down and killed at the US-backed Israeli aid sites.
“Walking corpses”: Israel's blockade starves Gazans, aid groups say
"People in Gaza are neither dead nor alive, they are walking corpses."
www.motherjones.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
More than a dozen children and adults had died from hunger within 24 hours, as of Tuesday.
Aid groups say that they have supplies to support, but that Israeli forces are preventing them from entering Gaza.
Palestinians have been gunned down and killed at the US-backed Israeli aid sites.
Aid groups say that they have supplies to support, but that Israeli forces are preventing them from entering Gaza.
Palestinians have been gunned down and killed at the US-backed Israeli aid sites.