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George was just trying to get to work.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
"They put me on suicide watch and they put me in the cell, I'm naked, in like a hospital dress and just a concrete bed with like a mattress, like a thin mattress and, they leave the light on 24/7."
@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized
@timmiller.bsky.social talked to a veteran who ICE wrongly detained and brutalized
October 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
George was just trying to get to work.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.
This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.
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39 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 10, 1986, "West End Girls" by Pet Shop Boys reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
May 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
39 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 10, 1986, "West End Girls" by Pet Shop Boys reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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With no aid allowed into Gaza, WCK is doing everything we can to support Palestinian families. Water is the one thing we’re still able to provide—so we’re delivering it daily to people in need. #ChefsForGaza
May 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
With no aid allowed into Gaza, WCK is doing everything we can to support Palestinian families. Water is the one thing we’re still able to provide—so we’re delivering it daily to people in need. #ChefsForGaza
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Pope Leo XIV is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. Take a look at historical records that trace the story of his mother’s family.
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
www.nytimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Pope Leo XIV is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. Take a look at historical records that trace the story of his mother’s family.
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I have confirmed twice that these materials were on a 10 year loan and were scheduled to be returned now.
This has nothing to do with Trump. I’m sorry that Rev. Brown perceived it that way. We need to stay on alert, but not prematurely sound the alarm.
This has nothing to do with Trump. I’m sorry that Rev. Brown perceived it that way. We need to stay on alert, but not prematurely sound the alarm.
This is Real History that was thrust upon us in the most evil way! The divisivennes is in trying to erase it!
How is this legal? Can't a court stop this? @sifill.bsky.social @aclu.org
Are they doing this to the Holocaust Museum et al or has it not received federal funds?
How is this legal? Can't a court stop this? @sifill.bsky.social @aclu.org
Are they doing this to the Holocaust Museum et al or has it not received federal funds?
Civil rights leader says artifacts have been removed from Smithsonian’s Museum of African American History
A historical book and bible have been removed, there are concerns about the sit-in movement lunch counter being next.
www.wusa9.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I have confirmed twice that these materials were on a 10 year loan and were scheduled to be returned now.
This has nothing to do with Trump. I’m sorry that Rev. Brown perceived it that way. We need to stay on alert, but not prematurely sound the alarm.
This has nothing to do with Trump. I’m sorry that Rev. Brown perceived it that way. We need to stay on alert, but not prematurely sound the alarm.
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So by Trump’s logic, if we buy more from a country (because we’re the richest in the world) than they buy from us, that’s a “tariff”
No. Words mean things. And misunderstanding concepts leads to bad policies, and higher prices/taxes for us all
No. Words mean things. And misunderstanding concepts leads to bad policies, and higher prices/taxes for us all
April 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
So by Trump’s logic, if we buy more from a country (because we’re the richest in the world) than they buy from us, that’s a “tariff”
No. Words mean things. And misunderstanding concepts leads to bad policies, and higher prices/taxes for us all
No. Words mean things. And misunderstanding concepts leads to bad policies, and higher prices/taxes for us all
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Sen @booker.senate.gov is still going. Support him! WATCH! Call your Senator & tell them you agree with Booker. This has gone far enough.
202-224-3121
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
202-224-3121
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
U.S. Senate: Floor Proceedings
Floor Activity
www.senate.gov
April 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Sen @booker.senate.gov is still going. Support him! WATCH! Call your Senator & tell them you agree with Booker. This has gone far enough.
202-224-3121
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
202-224-3121
www.senate.gov/legislative/...
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If you're looking for an explainer on why due process matters to share with friends and family members who might ... need convincing, I've removed the (partial) paywall from my March 19 post for "One First" on the topic:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-133-...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-133-...
Bonus 133: Due Process and the Rule of Law
Too many Americans don't understand, at a basic level, *why* the Constitution requires due process when the government deprives anyone of their life, liberty, or property.
www.stevevladeck.com
March 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
If you're looking for an explainer on why due process matters to share with friends and family members who might ... need convincing, I've removed the (partial) paywall from my March 19 post for "One First" on the topic:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-133-...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/bonus-133-...
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Stop typing hard about why you want Harris to come outside and say a bunch of stuff she already said back when we actually could have prevented it, close the app, go outside, talk to your neighbors, form a community organization, do some actual work.
March 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Stop typing hard about why you want Harris to come outside and say a bunch of stuff she already said back when we actually could have prevented it, close the app, go outside, talk to your neighbors, form a community organization, do some actual work.
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People need to be crystal clear about something: The requirement that the government ANSWER to a court on the legal basis for detaining someone is literally the core liberty right (habeas corpus). If the government says they don’t have to do that bc “national security,” YOU can be disappeared.
March 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
People need to be crystal clear about something: The requirement that the government ANSWER to a court on the legal basis for detaining someone is literally the core liberty right (habeas corpus). If the government says they don’t have to do that bc “national security,” YOU can be disappeared.
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Judge Howell, ruling from the bench, will issue a TRO to keep the status quo in place and prevent Trump from enforcing his EO attack on the law firm of Perkins Coie while she has time to consider the issues.
March 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Judge Howell, ruling from the bench, will issue a TRO to keep the status quo in place and prevent Trump from enforcing his EO attack on the law firm of Perkins Coie while she has time to consider the issues.
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DOGE cut off payments for the electricity, cell phone, and internet service of U.S. government employees who work in a high-risk area in Central America.
Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.
Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.
March 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
DOGE cut off payments for the electricity, cell phone, and internet service of U.S. government employees who work in a high-risk area in Central America.
Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.
Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.
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With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
March 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
With his permission, I'm sharing Dean Treanor's response to Ed Martin's letter:
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Attn: DC #lawsky:
FYI, Trump/Bondi loyalists are currently making a bid to take over the DC Bar: Her brother is running for President and Alicia Long (who I believe is US Attorney Ed Martin's chief deputy right now) is running for Treasurer.
FYI, Trump/Bondi loyalists are currently making a bid to take over the DC Bar: Her brother is running for President and Alicia Long (who I believe is US Attorney Ed Martin's chief deputy right now) is running for Treasurer.
March 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Attn: DC #lawsky:
FYI, Trump/Bondi loyalists are currently making a bid to take over the DC Bar: Her brother is running for President and Alicia Long (who I believe is US Attorney Ed Martin's chief deputy right now) is running for Treasurer.
FYI, Trump/Bondi loyalists are currently making a bid to take over the DC Bar: Her brother is running for President and Alicia Long (who I believe is US Attorney Ed Martin's chief deputy right now) is running for Treasurer.
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A friend from the VA just sent this and asked me to share. PMDB is Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior in the workplace. THIS is the real war against women: being forced to say there are only 2 genders but not being allowed to mention 96% of violence is perpetrated by men.
February 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A friend from the VA just sent this and asked me to share. PMDB is Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior in the workplace. THIS is the real war against women: being forced to say there are only 2 genders but not being allowed to mention 96% of violence is perpetrated by men.
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AUSA Hagan Scotten, former clerk for John Roberts, really put some mustard on his resignation letter.
February 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
AUSA Hagan Scotten, former clerk for John Roberts, really put some mustard on his resignation letter.
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
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Interesting: the State Department’s procurement forecast detailing a $400 million order for "armored Tesla" has now been edited to "armored electric vehicles." The document shows the edit was made tonight at 9:12 p.m. -- after it was highlighted in reports
February 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Interesting: the State Department’s procurement forecast detailing a $400 million order for "armored Tesla" has now been edited to "armored electric vehicles." The document shows the edit was made tonight at 9:12 p.m. -- after it was highlighted in reports
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I don't think it's obvious because of the overwhelming amount of chaos in the news, but this is the biggest shift in American foreign policy since 1945. This is a titanic shift, and I'm not sure anyone knows what the result is going to be.
“I’m here today to directly and unambiguously express that stark strategic realities prevent the United States from being the primary guarantor of security in Europe.”
US Secretary of Defence, February 12, 2025.
Everything changed today.
US Secretary of Defence, February 12, 2025.
Everything changed today.
February 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I don't think it's obvious because of the overwhelming amount of chaos in the news, but this is the biggest shift in American foreign policy since 1945. This is a titanic shift, and I'm not sure anyone knows what the result is going to be.
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This. Share this.
US farmers sold $2 billion of food to USAID. Not any more.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
- US farmers provided 41% of food delivered by USAID
- $340M of purchases/shipments are now paused. Over 680,000 tonnes.
- Food stranded in Houston
- Aid stopped in transit.
The world’s poor starving, food rotting & US farmers screwed.
Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This. Share this.
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ah trump’s merit in action. only certain people can be meritorious
Just in case you thought that removing DEI criteria would mean that everyone is competing equally: NIH is removing grad students from underrepresented backgrounds from the applicant pool altogether. Their applications will not be considered. Other students, not from these backgrounds, will be.
February 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
ah trump’s merit in action. only certain people can be meritorious
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This is supremely fucked up. I mean, I read about this earlier, but to see it in writing is devastating.
February 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This is supremely fucked up. I mean, I read about this earlier, but to see it in writing is devastating.