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Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
It's a surreal--and troubling--read.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...
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The iconic 86-year-old singer covers Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen and more on 'Sad and Beautiful World.'
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
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Mavis Staples Creates A Soul Canon All Her Own
bit.ly
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The iconic 86-year-old singer covers Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen and more on 'Sad and Beautiful World.'
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
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Before anyone gets mad at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, listen to Kate. Justice Jackson didn’t side with Trump: she issued a temporary stay to prevent a rushed ruling that could let presidents exploit shutdowns to bypass Congress. Her move protects SNAP recipients & constitutional checks & balances
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Before anyone gets mad at Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, listen to Kate. Justice Jackson didn’t side with Trump: she issued a temporary stay to prevent a rushed ruling that could let presidents exploit shutdowns to bypass Congress. Her move protects SNAP recipients & constitutional checks & balances
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Virginia, today is the LAST DAY to register to vote ahead of the November 4 election. Check your registration status TODAY to make sure you can vote without delay!
abigailspanberger.com/vote
abigailspanberger.com/vote
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Virginia, today is the LAST DAY to register to vote ahead of the November 4 election. Check your registration status TODAY to make sure you can vote without delay!
abigailspanberger.com/vote
abigailspanberger.com/vote
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It is a cascade of inhumanity unconsidered by its authors and truly monstrous in its details and breadth, and I hope everyone will consider that EVERY SINGLE DETENTION is a repetition of this complicated, terrible torture of innocents.
October 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It is a cascade of inhumanity unconsidered by its authors and truly monstrous in its details and breadth, and I hope everyone will consider that EVERY SINGLE DETENTION is a repetition of this complicated, terrible torture of innocents.
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"Rodrick Johnson, 67, is one of many residents who were detained by federal agents during the South Shore raid. A U.S. citizen, he said agents broke through his door and dragged him out in zip ties."
Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: 'I feel defeated'
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents with Border Patrol, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested 37 people in the raid.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM
"Rodrick Johnson, 67, is one of many residents who were detained by federal agents during the South Shore raid. A U.S. citizen, he said agents broke through his door and dragged him out in zip ties."
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US farmers are saying they "just need temporary help, until things get better."
Here's the thing. US farm exports- which are mostly soy- CANNOT get better.
Other countries expanded their soy industries to fill China's demand.
We've walled ourselves out of the global market, folks. This is it.
Here's the thing. US farm exports- which are mostly soy- CANNOT get better.
Other countries expanded their soy industries to fill China's demand.
We've walled ourselves out of the global market, folks. This is it.
September 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
US farmers are saying they "just need temporary help, until things get better."
Here's the thing. US farm exports- which are mostly soy- CANNOT get better.
Other countries expanded their soy industries to fill China's demand.
We've walled ourselves out of the global market, folks. This is it.
Here's the thing. US farm exports- which are mostly soy- CANNOT get better.
Other countries expanded their soy industries to fill China's demand.
We've walled ourselves out of the global market, folks. This is it.
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ICE must release Steve and must stop targeting journalists
September 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
ICE must release Steve and must stop targeting journalists
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How Cities Are Beating the Heat
Great summary of techniques that your town or city should consider (gift link) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Great summary of techniques that your town or city should consider (gift link) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Cities Are Beating the Heat (Gift Article)
The world is hot — and only getting hotter. We looked at what places around the globe are doing to keep cool.
www.nytimes.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
How Cities Are Beating the Heat
Great summary of techniques that your town or city should consider (gift link) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Great summary of techniques that your town or city should consider (gift link) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Look!
More greedy cowardly bastards caving into the #WorstPOTUSEver
Let them know your thoughts!
www.nexstar.tv/board-of-dir...
#IStandWithJimmyKimmel
More greedy cowardly bastards caving into the #WorstPOTUSEver
Let them know your thoughts!
www.nexstar.tv/board-of-dir...
#IStandWithJimmyKimmel
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Look!
More greedy cowardly bastards caving into the #WorstPOTUSEver
Let them know your thoughts!
www.nexstar.tv/board-of-dir...
#IStandWithJimmyKimmel
More greedy cowardly bastards caving into the #WorstPOTUSEver
Let them know your thoughts!
www.nexstar.tv/board-of-dir...
#IStandWithJimmyKimmel
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People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
August 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.
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HUGE. The first major court victory involving conditions of confinement at ICE field offices. The judge bars detention in any cell which isn't:
- Restricted by capacity
- Has mats for people to sleep on overnight
- Is cleaned 3 times a day
- Provides hygiene supplies
- Offers free legal calls
- Restricted by capacity
- Has mats for people to sleep on overnight
- Is cleaned 3 times a day
- Provides hygiene supplies
- Offers free legal calls
Judge Lewis Kaplan has GRANTED a motion for a TRO sought by lawyers for detainees at 26 Federal Plaza. It requires DHS to provide migrants a clean and safe place to sleep, prescription medication, nutritious meals, access to counsel, & other necessities storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
HUGE. The first major court victory involving conditions of confinement at ICE field offices. The judge bars detention in any cell which isn't:
- Restricted by capacity
- Has mats for people to sleep on overnight
- Is cleaned 3 times a day
- Provides hygiene supplies
- Offers free legal calls
- Restricted by capacity
- Has mats for people to sleep on overnight
- Is cleaned 3 times a day
- Provides hygiene supplies
- Offers free legal calls
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Stop what you're doing and listen to this warning from @marcelias.bsky.social about the real reason for Trump's National Guard deployment in DC.
August 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Stop what you're doing and listen to this warning from @marcelias.bsky.social about the real reason for Trump's National Guard deployment in DC.
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History and Article IV’s Guarantee Clause makes clear that a state’s governor cannot remove members of the legislature. No governor has ever claimed such power. It runs against the full history of Texas and American democracy as a whole.
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
Governors Can Not Remove Elected Legislators. Period.
A democracy must have an independent legislature. Only voters elect and unelect representatives.
open.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
History and Article IV’s Guarantee Clause makes clear that a state’s governor cannot remove members of the legislature. No governor has ever claimed such power. It runs against the full history of Texas and American democracy as a whole.
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
open.substack.com/pub/democrac...
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“Trump ordered federal law enforcement agents from several agencies to be deployed on city streets and called for more juveniles to be charged in the adult justice system.”
Making the school-to-prison pipeline great again
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Making the school-to-prison pipeline great again
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
FBI dispatching agents to D.C. streets as Trump weighs calling National Guard
The unusual move comes as President Donald Trump threatens a federal takeover of the nation’s capital.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
“Trump ordered federal law enforcement agents from several agencies to be deployed on city streets and called for more juveniles to be charged in the adult justice system.”
Making the school-to-prison pipeline great again
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Making the school-to-prison pipeline great again
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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He builds our city but the companies he works for treat him like he’s disposable. 80-hour weeks. Paychecks worth what 20 hours should earn. No sick leave. No safety. No dignity.
This isn’t the “American dream.” It’s wage theft in plain sight. Watch. Share. Demand change.
This isn’t the “American dream.” It’s wage theft in plain sight. Watch. Share. Demand change.
August 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
He builds our city but the companies he works for treat him like he’s disposable. 80-hour weeks. Paychecks worth what 20 hours should earn. No sick leave. No safety. No dignity.
This isn’t the “American dream.” It’s wage theft in plain sight. Watch. Share. Demand change.
This isn’t the “American dream.” It’s wage theft in plain sight. Watch. Share. Demand change.
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Chemical pollution is a rampant threat to humanity, science group warns www.motherjones.com/environment/...
Chemical pollution is a rampant threat to humanity, science group warns
More than 100 million “novel entity” compounds are in circulation, with unknown health impacts.
www.motherjones.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Chemical pollution is a rampant threat to humanity, science group warns www.motherjones.com/environment/...
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Start your morning with two minutes of the testimony of Samuel Garcia, an average American who drove 3 hours to speak truth to power to the Texas legislature. Let’s decide that we are all Samuel Garcia. Get in their faces and make them listen. Mr. Garcia is a great American.
July 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Start your morning with two minutes of the testimony of Samuel Garcia, an average American who drove 3 hours to speak truth to power to the Texas legislature. Let’s decide that we are all Samuel Garcia. Get in their faces and make them listen. Mr. Garcia is a great American.
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My name is Isaiah Martin and I’m running for Congress.
We can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s politics.
Repost and follow if you’re ready to send Donald Trump a message that Democrats are ready to FIGHT BACK!
We can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s politics.
Repost and follow if you’re ready to send Donald Trump a message that Democrats are ready to FIGHT BACK!
March 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
My name is Isaiah Martin and I’m running for Congress.
We can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s politics.
Repost and follow if you’re ready to send Donald Trump a message that Democrats are ready to FIGHT BACK!
We can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s politics.
Repost and follow if you’re ready to send Donald Trump a message that Democrats are ready to FIGHT BACK!
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I’m excited to officially announce my candidacy for California’s 40th Congressional District! It's critical that Democrats take back the House to stop the chaos and corruption threatening our democracy. I'm ready to fight for an affordable future for all!
July 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’m excited to officially announce my candidacy for California’s 40th Congressional District! It's critical that Democrats take back the House to stop the chaos and corruption threatening our democracy. I'm ready to fight for an affordable future for all!
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ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
Army veteran and US citizen arrested in California immigration raid warns it could happen to anyone
A U.S. Army veteran arrested during an immigration raid at a California marijuana farm says he was sprayed with tear gas and pepper spray before being dragged from his vehicle on his way to work.
apnews.com
July 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ICE detained a veteran and U.S. citizen for three days.
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
They didn’t let him contact his family or a lawyer. They didn’t let him change or shower. They didn’t give him a reason for his detention.
Under this regime, no one is safe. apnews.com/article/us-a...
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Collecting the DNA of migrant children then putting them in a the CODUS database is unconscionable.
They’re minors! They are not criminals and authorizations from a parent or guardian would be needed to collect this!
They’re minors! They are not criminals and authorizations from a parent or guardian would be needed to collect this!
July 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Collecting the DNA of migrant children then putting them in a the CODUS database is unconscionable.
They’re minors! They are not criminals and authorizations from a parent or guardian would be needed to collect this!
They’re minors! They are not criminals and authorizations from a parent or guardian would be needed to collect this!