Zsuzsanna Rossetter
@zsuzsar.bsky.social
Social worker and academic advisor. Always ready to defend and support the vulnerable.
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The State Department has temporarily paused interviews for foreign citizens applying for student visas from abroad as it sets up new procedures to review applicants’ social media activity.
May 28, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The State Department has temporarily paused interviews for foreign citizens applying for student visas from abroad as it sets up new procedures to review applicants’ social media activity.
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None of the 278 men sent to CECOT have been returned. Meanwhile their lawyer has been arrested and "disappeared" in El Salvador.
Lawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested
Ruth López held without access to lawyers at secret location accused of ‘embezzlement’ a decade ago
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
None of the 278 men sent to CECOT have been returned. Meanwhile their lawyer has been arrested and "disappeared" in El Salvador.
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Our job is not to preserve democracy in America. It is too late for that. It is to restore democracy in this country. We still have a chance. But time is running out. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
If America Were Still a Democracy...
Things Would Be Very, Very Different
open.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Our job is not to preserve democracy in America. It is too late for that. It is to restore democracy in this country. We still have a chance. But time is running out. My latest. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
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This flew under the radar, but thanks to Trump's EPA cuts, Energy Star could shut down for good.
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
May 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This flew under the radar, but thanks to Trump's EPA cuts, Energy Star could shut down for good.
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
Energy Star isn't just a sticker on your appliances. It's an important program that saves consumers $40B/year.
So much for all that talk about "efficiency."
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NEW: Attorney General Ken Paxton’s crusade against alleged voter fraud has led to the criminal prosecution of six Democratic officials, all Latino, in Frio County, Texas. Civil rights groups say the charges are politically motivated and aim to suppress Latino civic participation.
Texas Targets Latino Officials in Voting Crackdown, Setting up a Climate of Intimidation
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
May 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
NEW: Attorney General Ken Paxton’s crusade against alleged voter fraud has led to the criminal prosecution of six Democratic officials, all Latino, in Frio County, Texas. Civil rights groups say the charges are politically motivated and aim to suppress Latino civic participation.
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Desperation has led the FAA to buy replacement parts on eBay and create new parts with 3D printers, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
At a Senate hearing, Duffy told lawmakers on the Appropriations subcommittee that the FAA is struggling. Meanwhile,…
At a Senate hearing, Duffy told lawmakers on the Appropriations subcommittee that the FAA is struggling. Meanwhile,…
May 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Desperation has led the FAA to buy replacement parts on eBay and create new parts with 3D printers, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
At a Senate hearing, Duffy told lawmakers on the Appropriations subcommittee that the FAA is struggling. Meanwhile,…
At a Senate hearing, Duffy told lawmakers on the Appropriations subcommittee that the FAA is struggling. Meanwhile,…
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In the days of yore, this would end a political career. A DNI firing intel officials who reported something in contrast to a president trying to abuse emergency powers. We're the frogs and the water is at a rolling boil, folks.
Anyone who has worked on intelligence matters understands the importance of apolitical analysis and speaking truth to power.
In firing intel officials who did just that, Gabbard proved once again that she is unfit for her position.
In firing intel officials who did just that, Gabbard proved once again that she is unfit for her position.
May 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
In the days of yore, this would end a political career. A DNI firing intel officials who reported something in contrast to a president trying to abuse emergency powers. We're the frogs and the water is at a rolling boil, folks.
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We are not under invasion.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
Stephen Miller: "The writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of invasion. So I would say that's an option we're actively looking at."
May 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We are not under invasion.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
There is no justification for suspending our constitutional rights.
Every single American should speak out against this, loudly and forcefully.
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NEW: Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah.
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
Utah Farmers Signed Up for Federally Funded Therapy. Then the Money Stopped.
Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah. But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
www.propublica.org
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
NEW: Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah.
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
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NEW: Statement from attorney for Judge Dugan.
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
We stand with Judge Dugan.
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
We stand with Judge Dugan.
April 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
NEW: Statement from attorney for Judge Dugan.
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
We stand with Judge Dugan.
"Hannah C. Dugan has committed herself to the rule of law and the principles of due process for her entire career as a lawyer and a judge. Judge Dugan will defend herself vigorously, and looks forward to being exonerated."
We stand with Judge Dugan.
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The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.
April 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The turnout in small towns across the country has been incredible drawing crowds of thousands. We’re already seeing over one million in attendance nationwide, and events are still underway. Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Ohio all had especially surprising showings.
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"Party of the working class."
April 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Party of the working class."
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I put a hold on Ed Martin’s nomination.
He’s denied elections. Fired quality public servants. Attempted to chill free speech.
Turns out he’s also carrying water for the Kremlin.
So wholly unfit to be a U.S. Attorney.
He’s denied elections. Fired quality public servants. Attempted to chill free speech.
Turns out he’s also carrying water for the Kremlin.
So wholly unfit to be a U.S. Attorney.
April 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I put a hold on Ed Martin’s nomination.
He’s denied elections. Fired quality public servants. Attempted to chill free speech.
Turns out he’s also carrying water for the Kremlin.
So wholly unfit to be a U.S. Attorney.
He’s denied elections. Fired quality public servants. Attempted to chill free speech.
Turns out he’s also carrying water for the Kremlin.
So wholly unfit to be a U.S. Attorney.
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Some of us always meant it, but yeah, I was just commiserating with an old Reason colleague about what a disappointing eye-opener the Trump era has been. If we’re not all-hands for this, if we can’t see an authoritarian emergency this obvious, who are we even kidding?
The failure of libertarians to pick the right side in this has exposed their whole thought system. A principled libertarian attack on limiting government overreach would be welcome at this time. Put no such thing exists. Libertarian just means selfish.
April 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Some of us always meant it, but yeah, I was just commiserating with an old Reason colleague about what a disappointing eye-opener the Trump era has been. If we’re not all-hands for this, if we can’t see an authoritarian emergency this obvious, who are we even kidding?
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Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov
JUST IN: Sen. Van Hollen says he is going to El Salvador tomorrow to see if he can talk to Abrego Garcia.
April 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov
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I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I want to tell you why the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia should matter to you.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The one power you cannot give the executive is the ability to imprison or expel anyone regardless of their legal rights. That is our key check against autocracy. And we are watching it disappear.
The fascists are at it, mafia style.
We had the reporter on tonight; @maddow has the whistleblower
There’s just so much shady shit in this story, but this really sticks out. Folks in NLRB’s IT unit were so freaked out by what they saw DOGE doing that they wanted to notify the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Then this happened:
April 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The fascists are at it, mafia style.
The mafia. Dictator buddies. Fascist extended family.
June 2024. El Salvador. This is how it started.
April 16, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The mafia. Dictator buddies. Fascist extended family.
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That would be nice. Or some nice rule 11 sanctions.
The court system is a coequal branch of government. If the administration isn’t going to follow their orders it’s time to hold some senior officials in contempt.
April 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
That would be nice. Or some nice rule 11 sanctions.
June 2024. El Salvador. This is how it started.
April 15, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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3/4. If we accept the idea that moving a person from one place to another undoes rights and disempowers the judiciary, we are endorsing the basic Nazism practice that enabled the killing of millions.
April 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
3/4. If we accept the idea that moving a person from one place to another undoes rights and disempowers the judiciary, we are endorsing the basic Nazism practice that enabled the killing of millions.
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Legal experts say states could help married women who have changed their last names by accepting documents like a legal decree or a marriage certificate, but it might not fix the issue for all.
Will the SAVE Act make it harder for married women to vote? We ask legal experts
Legal experts say states could help married women who have changed their last names by accepting documents like a legal decree or a marriage certificate, but it might not fix the issue for all.
www.npr.org
April 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Legal experts say states could help married women who have changed their last names by accepting documents like a legal decree or a marriage certificate, but it might not fix the issue for all.
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Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
April 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Booker: "This isn't just about Mr. Garcia. This is about every American understanding that this president is making an assault on the due process rights that are afforded to people in our country ... you cannot disappear people off American streets."
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Musk’s DOGE team may have “violated a court order that prevents DOGE staffers from handling sensitive” Social Security systems.
Save Social Security. Protect our privacy. Fire Elon Musk.
Save Social Security. Protect our privacy. Fire Elon Musk.
How DOGE may have improperly used Social Security data to push voter fraud narratives
A DOGE staffer working in the Social Security Administration has been pushing questionable claims about noncitizens voting — apparently using data that court records suggest DOGE shouldn't have.
www.npr.org
April 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Musk’s DOGE team may have “violated a court order that prevents DOGE staffers from handling sensitive” Social Security systems.
Save Social Security. Protect our privacy. Fire Elon Musk.
Save Social Security. Protect our privacy. Fire Elon Musk.
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AOC: We must acknowledge the terrifying moment we are in right now. What we are hearing and seeing with our own eyes is, in fact, happening. We are watching our neighbors, students, and friends being fired, targeted, and disappeared. It is real.
April 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
AOC: We must acknowledge the terrifying moment we are in right now. What we are hearing and seeing with our own eyes is, in fact, happening. We are watching our neighbors, students, and friends being fired, targeted, and disappeared. It is real.