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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen went to El Salvador to lobby for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, whose deportation has gripped the U.S. He isn't the only lawmaker with such a trip in mind.
A Maryland senator tried to visit his wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen went to El Salvador to lobby for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, whose deportation has gripped the U.S. He isn't the only lawmaker with such a trip in mind.
www.npr.org
April 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen went to El Salvador to lobby for the release of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, whose deportation has gripped the U.S. He isn't the only lawmaker with such a trip in mind.
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Labour drop to fourth place!
"Labour is paying the price of Keir Starmer's broken promises as voters see the realities of a Labour government: austerity cuts, betrayal of pensioners, soaring energy costs and Scottish industry treated as an afterthought."
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
"Labour is paying the price of Keir Starmer's broken promises as voters see the realities of a Labour government: austerity cuts, betrayal of pensioners, soaring energy costs and Scottish industry treated as an afterthought."
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
Shock poll predicts Labour could finish fourth at 2026 Holyrood election
Analysis of the Find Out Now survey by polling guru John Curtice puts Labour on just 14 seats - behind the SNP, Greens and Tories.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Labour drop to fourth place!
"Labour is paying the price of Keir Starmer's broken promises as voters see the realities of a Labour government: austerity cuts, betrayal of pensioners, soaring energy costs and Scottish industry treated as an afterthought."
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
"Labour is paying the price of Keir Starmer's broken promises as voters see the realities of a Labour government: austerity cuts, betrayal of pensioners, soaring energy costs and Scottish industry treated as an afterthought."
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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meanwhile, prominent pundits continue to deny that there the administration adheres to a segregationist ideology
Thirty-eight of 43 experts cut last month from the boards that review the science and research that happens in laboratories at the National Institutes of Health are female, Black or Hispanic, according to an analysis by the chairs of a dozen of the boards.
Women, minorities fired in purge of NIH science review boards
Scientists, with expertise in fields that include mental health, cancer and infectious disease, typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
meanwhile, prominent pundits continue to deny that there the administration adheres to a segregationist ideology
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This isn’t America First—it’s America alone.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
April 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This isn’t America First—it’s America alone.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
People don’t realize the path Trump has us on.
While he waits by the phone for Xi Jinping to “negotiate,” Xi’s out making moves—touring Asia and cutting deals with European leaders to make China less dependent on the U.S.
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In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books
April 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In today’s atmosphere, it’s obvious why a book warning of totalitarian censorship would be in the American Library Association’s list of most commonly challenged books
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A tweet for everything.
March 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A tweet for everything.
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March 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.
No one knows why he was detained.
No one knows why he was detained.
Green card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detained
Fabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court.
www.nhpr.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.
No one knows why he was detained.
No one knows why he was detained.
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Chuck Schumer has a book tour starting this week.
It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
@schumer.senate.gov
It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
@schumer.senate.gov
March 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Chuck Schumer has a book tour starting this week.
It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
@schumer.senate.gov
It would be a damn shame if people showed up to let him know how they feel about his capitulation on the short-term spending bill passed by the Senate Friday afternoon.
@schumer.senate.gov
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Queen Noor of Jordan married her late husband King Hussein of Jordan in 1978. Born in Washington DC Lisa Halaby, she attended Princeton. She was an accomplished architect prior to marrying the king. She converted to Sunni Islam & gave up her US citizenship. She continues charitable works worldwide
March 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Queen Noor of Jordan married her late husband King Hussein of Jordan in 1978. Born in Washington DC Lisa Halaby, she attended Princeton. She was an accomplished architect prior to marrying the king. She converted to Sunni Islam & gave up her US citizenship. She continues charitable works worldwide
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For years, those who called out Trump’s dangerous rhetoric and actions were dismissed as alarmists.
Now, as he doubles down on authoritarianism, even his past defenders are waking up.
But their delayed realisation has come at a cost.
A letter to the editor.
Now, as he doubles down on authoritarianism, even his past defenders are waking up.
But their delayed realisation has come at a cost.
A letter to the editor.
Andrew Neil discovers fire – in 2025
Letter to the editor
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
For years, those who called out Trump’s dangerous rhetoric and actions were dismissed as alarmists.
Now, as he doubles down on authoritarianism, even his past defenders are waking up.
But their delayed realisation has come at a cost.
A letter to the editor.
Now, as he doubles down on authoritarianism, even his past defenders are waking up.
But their delayed realisation has come at a cost.
A letter to the editor.
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📌Blowing up our government and siding with Putin isn't bad policy, it's treason.
March 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
📌Blowing up our government and siding with Putin isn't bad policy, it's treason.
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Those eyes are locked on its target. This is nature at its finest! 🦉
Photo © nathanclarkwildlife
#Owl #Birdofsky #nature
Photo © nathanclarkwildlife
#Owl #Birdofsky #nature
March 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Those eyes are locked on its target. This is nature at its finest! 🦉
Photo © nathanclarkwildlife
#Owl #Birdofsky #nature
Photo © nathanclarkwildlife
#Owl #Birdofsky #nature
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Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
February 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Weak men cannot compromise. Weak men cannot build consensus. Weak men think that leadership means force. Weak men build nothing that lasts.
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a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
This profile has been scrubbed from the site. Rose Ferreira grew up without reliable electricity, immigrated to NY, then survived homelessness and cancer on her way to NASA. She was so moved by images from the Webb telescope she wept. This is what’s at stake
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
web.archive.org/web/20231206...
NASA Intern Found Hope in the Moon - NASA
Lee esta historia en español aquí
web.archive.org
February 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
a good part of me thinks that in addition to everything else, the reason they are scrubbing these stories is they do not want disadvantaged kids to believe they can aspire to anything other than their designated “black” or “hispanic” or “woman” job
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Today's sandwich is a quesadilla. Vegan Smoked Vegetable Quesadillas served with a creamy sriracha dip. Best served hot but pretty darn good cold in lunchboxes too.
theveganlunchbox.co.uk/vegan-smoky-... #veganrecipes #vegan #vegansky #veganfood
theveganlunchbox.co.uk/vegan-smoky-... #veganrecipes #vegan #vegansky #veganfood
February 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today's sandwich is a quesadilla. Vegan Smoked Vegetable Quesadillas served with a creamy sriracha dip. Best served hot but pretty darn good cold in lunchboxes too.
theveganlunchbox.co.uk/vegan-smoky-... #veganrecipes #vegan #vegansky #veganfood
theveganlunchbox.co.uk/vegan-smoky-... #veganrecipes #vegan #vegansky #veganfood
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Beavers... our regular followers will know we are rather fond of these wildlife friendly engineers (see🧵)
The Metro report beavers in Czech Republic built several dams in one night, completing a project which officials had been arguing about for weeks, saving govt £900K!
The Metro report beavers in Czech Republic built several dams in one night, completing a project which officials had been arguing about for weeks, saving govt £900K!
People wanted to build a £900,000 dam – but beavers did it in one night for free
metro.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Beavers... our regular followers will know we are rather fond of these wildlife friendly engineers (see🧵)
The Metro report beavers in Czech Republic built several dams in one night, completing a project which officials had been arguing about for weeks, saving govt £900K!
The Metro report beavers in Czech Republic built several dams in one night, completing a project which officials had been arguing about for weeks, saving govt £900K!
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Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” The website lists mostly Black employees.
Federal health workers terrified after 'DEI' website publishes list of 'targets'
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies.
www.aol.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” The website lists mostly Black employees.
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www.azfamily.com/2025/01/29/g...
WE do have some GREAT NEWS from Arizona
Our Governor has nominated
THE FIRST LATINA/BLACK WOMAN TO SERVE ON THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
JUDGE MARIA ELENA CRUZ
She is from Yuma, grad from Univ of AZ
Served on AZ COURT OF APPEALS
CONGRATULATIONS
Diversity
WE do have some GREAT NEWS from Arizona
Our Governor has nominated
THE FIRST LATINA/BLACK WOMAN TO SERVE ON THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
JUDGE MARIA ELENA CRUZ
She is from Yuma, grad from Univ of AZ
Served on AZ COURT OF APPEALS
CONGRATULATIONS
Diversity
Gov. Hobbs announces nomination for Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Hobbs nominated Judge Maria Elena Cruz to be the Supreme Court’s newest justice.
www.azfamily.com
January 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
www.azfamily.com/2025/01/29/g...
WE do have some GREAT NEWS from Arizona
Our Governor has nominated
THE FIRST LATINA/BLACK WOMAN TO SERVE ON THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
JUDGE MARIA ELENA CRUZ
She is from Yuma, grad from Univ of AZ
Served on AZ COURT OF APPEALS
CONGRATULATIONS
Diversity
WE do have some GREAT NEWS from Arizona
Our Governor has nominated
THE FIRST LATINA/BLACK WOMAN TO SERVE ON THE ARIZONA SUPREME COURT
JUDGE MARIA ELENA CRUZ
She is from Yuma, grad from Univ of AZ
Served on AZ COURT OF APPEALS
CONGRATULATIONS
Diversity
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“ICE is only going to deport criminals.”
“ICE will never detain U.S. citizens.”
Yeah, right.
“ICE will never detain U.S. citizens.”
Yeah, right.
January 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“ICE is only going to deport criminals.”
“ICE will never detain U.S. citizens.”
Yeah, right.
“ICE will never detain U.S. citizens.”
Yeah, right.
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At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps | CNN
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citiz...
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.