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“The three liberal justices are writing about a majority unbound by law,” Aziz Huq argues—a dramatic change in the way that Supreme Court dissents work.
The Court’s Liberals Are Trying to Tell Americans Something
Justices Kagan, Jackson, and Sotomayor aren’t merely disagreeing with the majority’s technical readings of the law.
bit.ly
July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“The three liberal justices are writing about a majority unbound by law,” Aziz Huq argues—a dramatic change in the way that Supreme Court dissents work.
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its crazy how dominant germany was in science (especially chemistry) in the 19th century, it was basically the international language for scientists, people came from all over the world to train at heidelberg etc, and then....
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 10:39 AM
its crazy how dominant germany was in science (especially chemistry) in the 19th century, it was basically the international language for scientists, people came from all over the world to train at heidelberg etc, and then....
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“Leaders of MS-13 negotiated with Bukele ahead of his 2019 presidential election and gave him a sometimes violent get-out-the-vote effort in 2021 legislative elections…
“In return, MS-13 leaders received prison privileges, financial benefits − and a ban on extraditions to the United States…”
“In return, MS-13 leaders received prison privileges, financial benefits − and a ban on extraditions to the United States…”
May 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
“Leaders of MS-13 negotiated with Bukele ahead of his 2019 presidential election and gave him a sometimes violent get-out-the-vote effort in 2021 legislative elections…
“In return, MS-13 leaders received prison privileges, financial benefits − and a ban on extraditions to the United States…”
“In return, MS-13 leaders received prison privileges, financial benefits − and a ban on extraditions to the United States…”
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“Bukele rose to near-total control of El Salvador on a tide of support from the very gang he’s credited with defeating, according to a U.S. federal indictment, the Treasury Department, regional experts, and Salvadoran media…”
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The shadowy rise of Donald Trump's favorite president: Nayib Bukele
Nayib Bukele rose to near-total control of El Salvador on a tide of support from the very gang he’s credited with defeating.
www.usatoday.com
May 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“Bukele rose to near-total control of El Salvador on a tide of support from the very gang he’s credited with defeating, according to a U.S. federal indictment, the Treasury Department, regional experts, and Salvadoran media…”
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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2024 was the deadliest year on record for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
Today, on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we honor their resilience—and mourn those lost.
Today, on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we honor their resilience—and mourn those lost.
April 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
2024 was the deadliest year on record for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody.
Today, on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we honor their resilience—and mourn those lost.
Today, on Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we honor their resilience—and mourn those lost.
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If you want to know what's going on with Trump but also maintain your personal calm, I cannot recommend @whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com enough. Once a day email that gives you the news without requiring you to actively Follow Along at the expense of better things to do with your time
March 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
If you want to know what's going on with Trump but also maintain your personal calm, I cannot recommend @whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com enough. Once a day email that gives you the news without requiring you to actively Follow Along at the expense of better things to do with your time
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February 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025
Yesterday, President Donald Trump began a trade war with Colombia after that country’s president refused to permit two U.S.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
January 27, 2025
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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Big hearts to Costco
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
January 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Big hearts to Costco
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
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Took a beat to unpack a very big decision by Trump: to pull us out of the World Health Organization again.
Losing U.S. donations could blow a major hole in WHO operations, reshaping global health — and position China to further emerge as global leader as Trump retreats.
with @lenasun.bsky.social
Losing U.S. donations could blow a major hole in WHO operations, reshaping global health — and position China to further emerge as global leader as Trump retreats.
with @lenasun.bsky.social
Trump’s anger toward World Health Organization may reshape global health, politics
Public health experts say the United States’ departure could cripple the WHO’s operations or leave an opening for China to assume greater control over the agency.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Took a beat to unpack a very big decision by Trump: to pull us out of the World Health Organization again.
Losing U.S. donations could blow a major hole in WHO operations, reshaping global health — and position China to further emerge as global leader as Trump retreats.
with @lenasun.bsky.social
Losing U.S. donations could blow a major hole in WHO operations, reshaping global health — and position China to further emerge as global leader as Trump retreats.
with @lenasun.bsky.social
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While we're talking national defense, reminder that the US military budget is larger than the military spending of the next nine largest countries combined.
Over half goes to private defense contractors.
This is the military-industrial complex Eisenhower warned of — on steroids
Over half goes to private defense contractors.
This is the military-industrial complex Eisenhower warned of — on steroids
January 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
While we're talking national defense, reminder that the US military budget is larger than the military spending of the next nine largest countries combined.
Over half goes to private defense contractors.
This is the military-industrial complex Eisenhower warned of — on steroids
Over half goes to private defense contractors.
This is the military-industrial complex Eisenhower warned of — on steroids
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When billionaires take control of vital communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
January 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
When billionaires take control of vital communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
And when those billionaires justify their business motives by citing “freedom,” what they actually seek is freedom from accountability.
Don't be fooled.
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Users are migrating to other video apps such as Lemon8 and RedNote as a ban on TikTok looms closer.
Here is a list of TikTok-esque apps that could rise up to replace the blockbuster video app.
Here is a list of TikTok-esque apps that could rise up to replace the blockbuster video app.
TikTok could soon be banned. Here are alternative apps, from Lemon8 to RedNote.
Users are migrating to other video apps such as Lemon8 and RedNote as a ban on TikTok looms closer.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Users are migrating to other video apps such as Lemon8 and RedNote as a ban on TikTok looms closer.
Here is a list of TikTok-esque apps that could rise up to replace the blockbuster video app.
Here is a list of TikTok-esque apps that could rise up to replace the blockbuster video app.
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Israel is investing millions of dollars to build more heavy weapons domestically over growing concerns about its dependence on arms imports from the United States and other Western countries — even as the flow of arms from those countries continues mostly unabated.
Israel moves to make heavy bombs, but U.S. reliance hard to shake, experts say
Israel said last week it would move to produce heavy bombs and raw materials for defense domestically, after learning “a central lesson from the war” in Gaza.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Israel is investing millions of dollars to build more heavy weapons domestically over growing concerns about its dependence on arms imports from the United States and other Western countries — even as the flow of arms from those countries continues mostly unabated.
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Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges but won't face any punishment — and will be back in the White House this month.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
Incarcerated firefighters working to battle the widespread Los Angeles brush fires are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, plus $1 for active emergencies.
abcnews.go.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges but won't face any punishment — and will be back in the White House this month.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
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"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims . . .
but accomplices."
(George Orwell)(Photo Credit: Malik Çelik/Pexels)
#NeverForgetJan6th
but accomplices."
(George Orwell)(Photo Credit: Malik Çelik/Pexels)
#NeverForgetJan6th
January 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims . . .
but accomplices."
(George Orwell)(Photo Credit: Malik Çelik/Pexels)
#NeverForgetJan6th
but accomplices."
(George Orwell)(Photo Credit: Malik Çelik/Pexels)
#NeverForgetJan6th
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“Trump has always been defined by his striking lack of curiosity about the government he sought to lead,” writes @qjurecic.bsky.social. The more Americans know about their system of government, “the better they will be equipped to defend their democracy”:
Yes, the Law Can Still Constrain Trump
It’s not a magic wand to save America—but neither is it entirely useless.
www.theatlantic.com
January 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“Trump has always been defined by his striking lack of curiosity about the government he sought to lead,” writes @qjurecic.bsky.social. The more Americans know about their system of government, “the better they will be equipped to defend their democracy”:
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Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are no longer in the Senate.
But the damage they've done to our political system on behalf of Big Money will linger for years.
Memo to Democrats: you can't win back working-class voters by following corporate cronies like Manchinema.
But the damage they've done to our political system on behalf of Big Money will linger for years.
Memo to Democrats: you can't win back working-class voters by following corporate cronies like Manchinema.
The Failures of "Centrism"
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are no longer in the Senate.
But the damage they've done to our political system on behalf of Big Money will linger for years.
Memo to Democrats: you can't win back working-class voters by following corporate cronies like Manchinema.
But the damage they've done to our political system on behalf of Big Money will linger for years.
Memo to Democrats: you can't win back working-class voters by following corporate cronies like Manchinema.
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Take a minute and listen.
We shouldn’t have to teach people not to be racist—but this is too well done not to share🔥
December 6, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Take a minute and listen.
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….and it’s going to painful for millions of people.
….and it’s going to painful for millions of people.
November 21, 2024 at 12:50 AM
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
….and it’s going to painful for millions of people.
….and it’s going to painful for millions of people.