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Writer, reader, attorney, old enough to be an old-school liberal and young enough to embrace progressivism. Passionate and occasionally foul-mouthed defender of democracy. Firm believer in the paradox of tolerance.
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Reposting this in light of Trump’s claim that international students should only make up 15% of Harvard’s student body That international students “take away seats” from qualified domestic students is THE emerging narrative on the right

Harvard's president opened graduation with a shot at Trump's attacks on foreign student visas:

Elon came to Washington thinking he could run the government like one of his companies—firing people left and right, gutting essential services, and tearing this shit up from the ground up.

Despite the FBI Director's failure to provide a detailed budget, Patel requested a whopping $10.1B in salaries and expenses to carry out the FBI’s mission—$1B more than the current budget. When asked for a timeline on the budget's completion, Patel said he had no timeline. https://trib.al/1szO4KU

I keep telling you, these people fundamentally dislike the country.

A common mental status question is " who is the president of the United States? " Should the patient receive partial credit if they answer Elon Musk or Stephen Miller?

The Anchorage Intl Airport just reached 60F for the first time in 2025. This is 11 days later than average and the 12th latest date in 74 years.

I'm out and about running some errands and wearing a short sleeve shirt without a jacket. DM for interviews.

Today is the 26th day this month with measurable precipitation for Juneau. The May record is 27 days (1966). Looking at the forecast, I predict Juneau will break the record. @alaskawx.bsky.social

A minor bore tide this evening.

MUST WATCH: ICE kidnapped a disabled American citizen. Her name is Alma Bowman. Born in the Philippines while her dad served in the U.S. Navy. She’s lived here 48 years. They crashed her wheelchair, denied meds, cut her off from her lawyer—and jailed her. She. Is. A. Citizen.

NEW: Emil Bove cannot become a federal judge. This is a line that cannot be crossed. Tonight, at Law Dork: www.lawdork.com/p/emil-bove-...

Good morning from the line outside the courtroom for Harvard v. DHS for the preliminary injunction in the international students case filed one week ago. About 12 press so far, about the same general public.

Crypto may be eating up the U.S. political system but back in the real word its use by regular folks is dropping. Fed data shows the 8 percent of adults who used cryptocurrency either as money or investment last year is down from 12% in 2021. Data also shows almost no use as actual money.

My joint statement with @booker.senate.gov on Emil Bove's nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

El Paso’s Bishop Seitz: “Are we no longer a country of immigrants? Are we no longer a country that values the dignity of the human person, individual liberties, and checks and balances?” www.commonwealmagazine.org/living-vein-...

"Boris Johnson’s ex-wife urges Starmer to take ‘radical’ steps to correct Brexit mistakes" Sounds like she got TWO things right. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

So were the locusts.

"Banning NIH-funded researchers from publishing in leading medical journals and requiring them to publish only in journals that carry the RFK Jr seal of approval would delegitimize taxpayer-funded research.” #resist #StandUpForScience 🧪

Hive mind and #AltCitizens, help us out: In the battle over USIP (which it seems the good guys have won, though there may yet be an appeal) court docs say the building is in the process of being leased to the Department of Labor. Anyone know what that's about?

Gov. Hochul:

A mom and her child being kidnapped off the street and thrown in a van in Phoenix, AZ — by Who exactly??? Seriously, we don’t know—These gestapo folks are masked, have no ID’s and aren’t showing warrants.

Insider Trader Senator Dan Sullivan, Alaska is doing his best work for himself.

Taco Taco Man. I want to be a Taco man.

It really is good for us that so many of these people are so unbelievably stupid.

Donald Trump’s mental decline is no longer just noticeable—it’s alarming. He rambles, repeats himself, speaks in circles, and veers into total incoherence. Republicans and the media need to stop the coverup and demand a full examination and public disclosure of his mental status.

David Attenborough [whispering]: “The dual-finned Canadian land shark surfaces briefly, scouting the area for signs of potential prey.”

Repost at your pleasure..👍😂 Anything that pisses him off is good by me..👍

The 17-person team of statisticians and scientists at the National Survey on Drug Use and Health are all out of jobs. Researchers around the country use the data to understand behavioral health.

Capitol Police chief blasts Jan 6 conspiracy theories: “My folks were here on Jan. 6.. They were assaulted.. Many of them were injured. They know exactly what happened on Jan. 6. For somebody to make up some story that, 'Oh, it wasn't that bad’..it is just not true” www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol...

I am grateful to everyone in Deming who came out to share their thoughts, concerns, and spend time together. As Governor, I will carry your stories and ideas with me to represent all New Mexicans.

The bold faced lying is what still 🤯

Dan Rather is spot on. I've felt this way since he came down the escalator and it's only gotten worse over the last ten years.

When this is over, and we have successfully resisted him, we will truly see the strength in our numbers… And we must use those numbers and our energy to advocate and legislate for the working class with policies for a free, fair, and just society we all want and deserve. 🇺🇲 #EndCitizensUnited

Breaking News: A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing some tariffs, finding that he vastly overstepped his authority under federal law.