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Live Updates: U.S. Enters War Against Iran, Bombing Key Nuclear Sites
www.nytimes.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Trump Withdraws From Agreement With Tribes to Protect Salmon on the lower Snake.
Trump Withdraws From Agreement With Tribes to Protect Salmon
www.nytimes.com
June 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“His actions were illegal – both exceeding the scope of his statutory authority and violating the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. He must therefore return control of the California National Guard to the Governor.”
Federal judge rules Trump illegally deployed national guard troops to Los Angeles
Temporary restraining order issued by judge said president overstepped authority and to hand over control to state governor
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Sen Alex Padilla dragged out of Noem immigration briefing in LA - BBC News

Shame. Shame on Homeland Security. Shame on this administration. Shame on the United States.

This is not how a democracy handles disagreement.
Sen Alex Padilla dragged out of Noem immigration briefing in LA
California senator Alex Padilla was pushed out of the news conference by authorities after he interrupted Noem.
www.bbc.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
MAGA, I presume?

ktla.com/news/local-n...

Authorities search for more victims after driver hits protesters in downtown L.A. rampage
ktla.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Newsom Tells Nation That Trump Is Destroying American Democracy
Newsom Says Trump Is Destroying U.S. Democracy in Speech on L.A. Protests
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called on Americans to stand up to President Trump in a nationally televised address.
www.nytimes.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
One way or another
This darkness got to give
New Speedway Boogie (Live at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO, 7/3/23) by Dead & Company on Apple Music
Song · 2017 · Duration 11:07
music.apple.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Another Gen Z influencer, Bo Loudon, a teenager who is also a pro-Trump activist, took credit for Mr. Lame’s removal.

“I discovered that he was an illegal…and I personally took action to have him deported,” he added.
Khaby Lame, World’s Most Popular TikToker, Is Forced to Leave U.S.
Amid President Trump’s crackdown on immigration, agents detained Mr. Lame, 25, for overstaying a visa, and he left the country. Another Gen Z influencer took credit.
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
She continues to inspire me.
Now Is Our Time
Courage in an age of cowardice
open.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We knew this would happen when the president issued that executive order Executive Order 14167, January 20, 2025

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Protests of immigration raids continue as National Guard arrives under Trump's orders | LAist
Protests of immigration raids continue as National Guard arrives under Trump's orders
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the plan to take over deployment from the state "purposefully inflammatory" adding that it "will only escalate tensions." In all, L.A. County sheriff's officials said two depu...
laist.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“Evil walks amongst us, but it is rarely this obvious.” #QOTY
Bono Has Another Story to Tell
The U2 frontman spent the past few years reexamining his life and career. Now he’s back with new projects, new music—and a fresh sense of urgency to change the world.
www.esquire.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
STOP executive abuse of power.

The Institute of Peace was established by law as an independent, nonprofit organization and apparently is largely funded by its independent endowment.

Shame.
Shame on DOGE.
Shame on the president.
Shame on the United States.
June 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Shame on ICE.
Shame on the Presidency. Shame on the United States.

Shame for arresting and imprisoning high school honor student, Marcelo Gomes.

Milford, Massachusetts rallies to support high school student detained by ICE - CBS Boston
Milford, Massachusetts rallies to support high school student detained by ICE
Members of the community joined students from Milford High School Sunday in demanding answers after a junior was detained by ICE.
www.cbsnews.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The sound of gunfire off in the distance
I'm getting used to it now
Lived in a brownstone, lived in a ghetto
I've lived all over this town
This ain't no party, this ain't no disco
This ain't no fooling around
No time for dancing, or lovey dovey
I ain't got time for that now
Life During Wartime by Talking Heads on Apple Music
Song · 1979 · Duration 3:41
music.apple.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Want clarity in chaos? Try Inversion.
Ask: “How could this go wrong?”
→ Division, burnout, despair.

Now invert:
→ What prevents that?
Connection. Reflection. Holding the line on values.

Think backward to move forward.

#mentalmodels #inversion #resilience #politics
May 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Lollapalooza Effect in politics:

Authority + social proof + fear + tribalism = mass persuasion.

Not because the ideas are good—
but because multiple biases fire at once.

Echo chambers, rallies, movements.
Know the stack. Don’t get played.

#politics #mentalmodels
May 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.
May 28, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Grift and corruption at astonishing scale.
10 ways to enrich the Trumps and the MAGA movement
“We don’t actually give a fuck.”
www.motherjones.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“I stand by my assertion that at the time of my departure, the Kennedy Center was fiscally sound, on track to balance its budget for the year, and positioned to grow its endowment significantly while serving as a beacon for free artistic expression and a place where everyone could belong.”
Deborah Rutter Releases Statement in Response to Trump Kennedy Center Allegations
Ousted Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter released statement in response to allegations by members of the Trump administration regarding the financial health and past stewardship of the John F. K...
www.broadwayworld.com
May 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Healthy societies have the ability to assess their strengths and weaknesses honestly. The story the populists tell about globalization and neoliberalism is a gross distortion that leads to all sorts of terrible conclusions: economic decline among them.
Opinion | Can We Please Stop Lying About Obama?
www.nytimes.com
May 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
1790. Are we great yet?
U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record High, Going All the Way Back to 1790
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Apparently if you are a gang member who can pay Donald Trump $5m; then you get a grand welcome. Corruption.
Cartel Family Members Cross Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Habeas Corpus is not a privilege of citizenship. It is a basic human right. More protections for this please.
Federal Courts’ Emerging Bottom Line: Due Process Rights for Immigrants
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM