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· Jan 25
“In the politics of the everyday, our words and gestures, or their absence, count very much.”
— Timothy Snyder
— Timothy Snyder
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And just in case you are ONLY paying attention to Marines being send to LA, here's some crucial news that should not hide under the radar.
In an unprecedented move, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC's expert panel of vaccine advisers, citing conflicts of interest. cnn.it/4mYohFy
June 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
And just in case you are ONLY paying attention to Marines being send to LA, here's some crucial news that should not hide under the radar.
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In 2020, I created Democracy Docket to expose Trump’s lies about elections and democracy in court. Over the years, it had grown into a full-fledged media company. In 2024, I began writing more frequently and doing more on its YouTube channel. It, too, faced a crossroads.
My Time on 60 Minutes and Why I Refuse To Stay Silent
From Marc | From the opening words of Judge Beryl Howell’s opinion to the 60 Minutes closing credits, this has been an emotional weekend for me personally.
www.democracydocket.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
In 2020, I created Democracy Docket to expose Trump’s lies about elections and democracy in court. Over the years, it had grown into a full-fledged media company. In 2024, I began writing more frequently and doing more on its YouTube channel. It, too, faced a crossroads.
At least 73 million of us should think twice about international travel
OMG! French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
At least 73 million of us should think twice about international travel
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Watch the heartbreaking moment when Magda, an elephant who lived for over 25 years with her best friend Jennie, refused to leave her side after she passed away at a Crimean zoo.
March 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Watch the heartbreaking moment when Magda, an elephant who lived for over 25 years with her best friend Jennie, refused to leave her side after she passed away at a Crimean zoo.
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Elon Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.
THE INSIDE STORY:
THE INSIDE STORY:
Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’
Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.
www.wired.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Elon Musk’s loyalists at DOGE have infiltrated dozens of federal agencies, pushed out tens of thousands of workers, and siphoned millions of people’s most sensitive data. The next step: Unleash the AI.
THE INSIDE STORY:
THE INSIDE STORY:
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DOJ's new request to SCOTUS -- to (radically) narrow the temporary blocks on Trump's attempts to end birthright citizenship -- is very dangerous.
It would obliterate a bedrock constitutional guarantee under the guise of a tussle over procedure.
But incredibly, it gets worse.
Walk with me... 🧵⬇️
It would obliterate a bedrock constitutional guarantee under the guise of a tussle over procedure.
But incredibly, it gets worse.
Walk with me... 🧵⬇️
March 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
DOJ's new request to SCOTUS -- to (radically) narrow the temporary blocks on Trump's attempts to end birthright citizenship -- is very dangerous.
It would obliterate a bedrock constitutional guarantee under the guise of a tussle over procedure.
But incredibly, it gets worse.
Walk with me... 🧵⬇️
It would obliterate a bedrock constitutional guarantee under the guise of a tussle over procedure.
But incredibly, it gets worse.
Walk with me... 🧵⬇️
We honor the courage of the protesters arrested at Trump Tower in solidarity with Mahmoud Khalil.
Christian Nationalists aim to make themselves the arbiters of antisemitism in order to dehumanize Palestinians, discipline Jews who refuse to support genocide, and pave the way for fascism.
Resist.
Christian Nationalists aim to make themselves the arbiters of antisemitism in order to dehumanize Palestinians, discipline Jews who refuse to support genocide, and pave the way for fascism.
Resist.
March 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Our national shame knows no bounds under the Trumperate of Trump/Musk/Vance.
March 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Our national shame knows no bounds under the Trumperate of Trump/Musk/Vance.
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Harbinger of spring: upland chorus frogs singing in our Herb Garden. These guys are only about an inch long! ❤️
February 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Harbinger of spring: upland chorus frogs singing in our Herb Garden. These guys are only about an inch long! ❤️
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Mr Garcia, I have drafted an appropriate response for you. You're welcome.
February 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Mr Garcia, I have drafted an appropriate response for you. You're welcome.
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Interesting read - 'Conspiracists are about to get a dose of reality' www.thetimes.com/article/b3bb...
Conspiracists are about to get a dose of reality
Antivaxers, cranks and fantasists thrive in safe, stable societies but the days of consequence-free idiocy may be ending
www.thetimes.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Interesting read - 'Conspiracists are about to get a dose of reality' www.thetimes.com/article/b3bb...
February 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Shared with my by an NWS Meteorologist:
NWS is potentially in trouble. We are struggling to get our public safety exemption approved from higher ups in the government. Without the exemption, we could face steep cuts. 1/2
NWS is potentially in trouble. We are struggling to get our public safety exemption approved from higher ups in the government. Without the exemption, we could face steep cuts. 1/2
February 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Shared with my by an NWS Meteorologist:
NWS is potentially in trouble. We are struggling to get our public safety exemption approved from higher ups in the government. Without the exemption, we could face steep cuts. 1/2
NWS is potentially in trouble. We are struggling to get our public safety exemption approved from higher ups in the government. Without the exemption, we could face steep cuts. 1/2
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Exclusive: The US Fish and Wildlife Service, the nation’s only government agency dedicated to conserving plants and animals, has frozen its vast portfolio of international conservation grants, Vox has learned. voxdotcom.visitlink.me/u38RAz
February 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Exclusive: The US Fish and Wildlife Service, the nation’s only government agency dedicated to conserving plants and animals, has frozen its vast portfolio of international conservation grants, Vox has learned. voxdotcom.visitlink.me/u38RAz
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Longreads started over on Twitter a while back creating a repository of longform articles, essays etc. They've migrated over to Bluesky. Tons of great stuff here.... bsky.app/profile/long... longreads.com
Homepage - Longreads
Sharing the best nonfiction storytelling on the web since 2011.
longreads.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Longreads started over on Twitter a while back creating a repository of longform articles, essays etc. They've migrated over to Bluesky. Tons of great stuff here.... bsky.app/profile/long... longreads.com
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BREAKING: A North Carolina faith-based group says the federal government halted its refugee settlement program after online attacks from tech billionaire Elon Musk. #ncpol
What we know: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
What we know: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
NC religious group forced to halt refugee resettlement program after Elon Musk attack
Lutheran Services Carolinas’ New Americans Program helped refugees access housing, health care, education and jobs.
www.charlotteobserver.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
BREAKING: A North Carolina faith-based group says the federal government halted its refugee settlement program after online attacks from tech billionaire Elon Musk. #ncpol
What we know: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
What we know: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
February 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
RONALD REAGAN (1988): We should be aware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends, weakening our economy, our national security, and the entire free world—all while cynically waving the American flag.
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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
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Trump’s attempted impoundments are a claim to presidential control of legislation, and so if allowed would undo a very fundamental principle of the Constitution. Read this.
www.stevevladeck.com/p/120-the-im...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/120-the-im...
120. The Impoundment Crisis of 2025
The Trump administration's Monday spending freeze is likely to provoke a crisis over the constitutionality of "impoundment"—one that the justices could well have to resolve *very* soon.
www.stevevladeck.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Trump’s attempted impoundments are a claim to presidential control of legislation, and so if allowed would undo a very fundamental principle of the Constitution. Read this.
www.stevevladeck.com/p/120-the-im...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/120-the-im...
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🏆 Governor Pritzker- Illinois - has signed an order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment.
January 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🏆 Governor Pritzker- Illinois - has signed an order prohibiting all J6 rioters from state employment.