Kathy Salmanson
@ksalmanson.bsky.social
79 and still on this side of the ground. Proud Blue Dot, voting rights attorney, Mom and Grandma.
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OPINION: "Some people argue that a college degree does not matter, since there might not be enough jobs for college graduates and other workers, given the growth of artificial intelligence, for example. Some clear evidence shows otherwise," Stanley S. Litow writes.https://buff.ly/3TU0a7B
December 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
OPINION: "Some people argue that a college degree does not matter, since there might not be enough jobs for college graduates and other workers, given the growth of artificial intelligence, for example. Some clear evidence shows otherwise," Stanley S. Litow writes.https://buff.ly/3TU0a7B
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4. Alfonsi writes that Weiss declined to speak with her about the decision.
She also says the move was political rather than editorial.
“Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices,” Alfonsi wrote. “It is factually correct.”
She also says the move was political rather than editorial.
“Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices,” Alfonsi wrote. “It is factually correct.”
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
4. Alfonsi writes that Weiss declined to speak with her about the decision.
She also says the move was political rather than editorial.
“Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices,” Alfonsi wrote. “It is factually correct.”
She also says the move was political rather than editorial.
“Our story was screened five times and cleared by both CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices,” Alfonsi wrote. “It is factually correct.”
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1. BREAKING
Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, sent an internal email to colleagues stating that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss “spiked our story” about the Trump administration and the transfer of deportees to a prison in El Salvador.
Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, sent an internal email to colleagues stating that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss “spiked our story” about the Trump administration and the transfer of deportees to a prison in El Salvador.
December 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
1. BREAKING
Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, sent an internal email to colleagues stating that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss “spiked our story” about the Trump administration and the transfer of deportees to a prison in El Salvador.
Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent for 60 Minutes, sent an internal email to colleagues stating that CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss “spiked our story” about the Trump administration and the transfer of deportees to a prison in El Salvador.
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Here's Michael's tweet: x.com/grynbaum/sta...
My report: www.lawdork.com/p/sixty-minu...
Michael's NYT report: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
My report: www.lawdork.com/p/sixty-minu...
Michael's NYT report: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Here's Michael's tweet: x.com/grynbaum/sta...
My report: www.lawdork.com/p/sixty-minu...
Michael's NYT report: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
My report: www.lawdork.com/p/sixty-minu...
Michael's NYT report: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
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My god.
From Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her ‘60 Minutes’ colleagues, posted by the NYT Michael Grynbaum:
From Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her ‘60 Minutes’ colleagues, posted by the NYT Michael Grynbaum:
December 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
My god.
From Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her ‘60 Minutes’ colleagues, posted by the NYT Michael Grynbaum:
From Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her ‘60 Minutes’ colleagues, posted by the NYT Michael Grynbaum:
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Next time you’re applying for a job, any job, be sure to mention you were able to pick out a giraffe during a regular dementia test.
Let’s see how it plays out.
Let’s see how it plays out.
December 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Next time you’re applying for a job, any job, be sure to mention you were able to pick out a giraffe during a regular dementia test.
Let’s see how it plays out.
Let’s see how it plays out.
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Donald Trump has been dragged into a fresh row over the Epstein files, with claims the US President is trying to "hide the truth" as officials say the documents will not be published in full by a court-ordered deadline.
Trump accused of 'cover up' as Epstein files not released today
www.mirror.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Donald Trump has been dragged into a fresh row over the Epstein files, with claims the US President is trying to "hide the truth" as officials say the documents will not be published in full by a court-ordered deadline.
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For months, the Trump administration repeatedly blocked members of Congress from visiting federal immigration holding cells in New York City. This week, ICE allowed two Democratic congressmen to get a firsthand look at the cells after a judge said they must be given access.
ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City
The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.
nyti.ms
December 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
For months, the Trump administration repeatedly blocked members of Congress from visiting federal immigration holding cells in New York City. This week, ICE allowed two Democratic congressmen to get a firsthand look at the cells after a judge said they must be given access.
Good!
Far-right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records are about to become public — with potentially destructive consequences for his Senate run.
Judge orders 'biblical' dirt on Ken Paxton's divorce be made public—could crush Senate run
Far-right Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records are about to become public — with potentially destructive consequences for his Senate run.According to the Dallas Morning News, Paxton and his ex-wife, Angela, ended their weekslong fight to keep the records under seal after media outlets...
bit.ly
December 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Good!
Population control.
Every year, as many as 2.6m Chinese die early from smoking-related illnesses. They account for 23% of all annual deaths
Why do so many Chinese still smoke?
One reason: China’s tobacco industry has massive clout
econ.st
December 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Population control.
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“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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Noem Gets Most Awkward Fact-Check of Her Life on Deported Veterans
Homeland Security Kristi Noem had a tough time selling her lies to Congress.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
“How many United States military veterans have you deported?” Magaziner asked Noem.
“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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“Sir, we have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans.”
Little did she know there was one staring right at her.
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“In 2019, researchers estimated that CBP officers are 5 times more likely to be arrested than local and state law enforcement personnel. CBP personel have been arrested for corruption, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes against children.”
December 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
“In 2019, researchers estimated that CBP officers are 5 times more likely to be arrested than local and state law enforcement personnel. CBP personel have been arrested for corruption, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes against children.”
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ICYMI -- We looked at the Trump admin's Supreme Court filing arguing for the legality of deploying the National Guard to Chicago.
Turns out it has a bunch of factual errors...
w/ Devon Lum, Christoph Koettl, Ainara Tiefenthäler
🎁 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Turns out it has a bunch of factual errors...
w/ Devon Lum, Christoph Koettl, Ainara Tiefenthäler
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Times Analysis Finds Errors in Trump’s Supreme Court Filing That Calls for National Guard in Chicago
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
ICYMI -- We looked at the Trump admin's Supreme Court filing arguing for the legality of deploying the National Guard to Chicago.
Turns out it has a bunch of factual errors...
w/ Devon Lum, Christoph Koettl, Ainara Tiefenthäler
🎁 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Turns out it has a bunch of factual errors...
w/ Devon Lum, Christoph Koettl, Ainara Tiefenthäler
🎁 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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So, uh, the Jed Rubenfeld referenced here was disciplined by Yale Law for sexually harassing students. He's married to Amy Chua who among other things took to the pages of the NYT to defend Kavanaugh when he was under fire for sexually harassment. Ken Starr, well we know. This is just incredible.
Ken Starr signed an email to Jeffery Epstein with "hugs"
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
So, uh, the Jed Rubenfeld referenced here was disciplined by Yale Law for sexually harassing students. He's married to Amy Chua who among other things took to the pages of the NYT to defend Kavanaugh when he was under fire for sexually harassment. Ken Starr, well we know. This is just incredible.
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I love the smell of complete and utter Republican humiliation in the morning.
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I love the smell of complete and utter Republican humiliation in the morning.
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[Narrator: they lost 13 seats]
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 AM
[Narrator: they lost 13 seats]
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All I want is one single reporter to ask him if he thinks people seeking asylum = means from insane asylums
O'DONNELL: Are we going to war against Venezuela?
TRUMP: I doubt it. They emptied their mental institutions and insane asylums into the United States of America
TRUMP: I doubt it. They emptied their mental institutions and insane asylums into the United States of America
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 AM
All I want is one single reporter to ask him if he thinks people seeking asylum = means from insane asylums
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Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts. n.pr/4ombzk8
They were promised a lifeline to 'graduate' from poverty. Then it was taken away
Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts.
n.pr
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts. n.pr/4ombzk8
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A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman.
NY judge dismisses legal challenge from Texas in early test of abortion shield law
A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman.
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A New York judge has dismissed a legal challenge from Texas seeking to enforce a civil judgment against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman.
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Corporate job losses mount amid tightening economy and AI growth ft.trib.al/ljXdgva
Corporate job losses mount amid tightening economy and AI growth
Recent cuts mark end of job security for high-earning knowledge workers whose ranks grew since pandemic
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October 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Corporate job losses mount amid tightening economy and AI growth ft.trib.al/ljXdgva
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I wrote a lot about this in my first book — the rallying cry of “freedom of association”
It came through in the fight for segregated schools too. Here’s a chapter I wrote for an edited collection
It came through in the fight for segregated schools too. Here’s a chapter I wrote for an edited collection
The Fight for “Freedom of Association”: Segregationist Rights and Resistance in Atlanta
Abstract. This chapter reveals how white parents used the rationale of “freedom of association” to protect their children from attending school with Africa
academic.oup.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I wrote a lot about this in my first book — the rallying cry of “freedom of association”
It came through in the fight for segregated schools too. Here’s a chapter I wrote for an edited collection
It came through in the fight for segregated schools too. Here’s a chapter I wrote for an edited collection
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This is exactly the same argument — and, in parts, even the same language — that segregationists advanced to argue that white people had a “right” not to live next to people who were different from them.
Vance says it is "totally reasonable and acceptable" for people to not want to live next door to people who speak a different language than they do
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is exactly the same argument — and, in parts, even the same language — that segregationists advanced to argue that white people had a “right” not to live next to people who were different from them.
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Sleepy Joe never provided for his son the way Donald Trump has smh
NEW: Don Trump Jr.--after helping pick top Pentagon officials to join his dad's administration--has now become an investor and advisor to Pentagon drone builders. This as President Trump orders Pentagon to buy more drones. A NYT investigation of this latest conflict.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
Trump’s Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sleepy Joe never provided for his son the way Donald Trump has smh