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We could see one of the largest fire sales of public lands in our nation’s history affecting nearly 3 million acres and 120 national parks. The Senate reconciliation bill also slashes funding for park staffing and prioritizes oil & gas drilling. Act now: www.npca.org/notforsale

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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds. While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this executive order is blocked permanently.

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fact check.

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Mayo Clinic is covering operational costs to make Rochester's future rapid bus system fare-free.

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What's happening to libraries in Florida should frighten everyone. Spurred on by Moms For Liberty, the AG is threatening librarians with felonies for stocking LGBTQ+ books and overruling established processes for removing "harmful" material. It's a full on censorship campaign by the government.

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Some parts of the federal government are grinding to a halt and it’s not because of a shutdown. It’s because of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Trump to give TikTok another extension before enforcing sale-or-ban law https://twp.ai/4ioVfI

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Yesterday the Senate released legislation that would cut Medicaid more aggressively than the House bill—to ensure tax cuts for the rich—on the backs of the most vulnerable. Congress is racing to pass this bill by July 4. Stop them. They work for us. For you. @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

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we are about to enter the golden age of scams, people are going to lose millions

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This isn't just about California. It’s about how we treat our fellow human beings. It’s about how we treat families. It’s about who we are. I stand with @padilla.senate.gov

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For public safety AND THEIR OWN SAFETY. Currently ICE is operating in a way that virtually guarantees a bunch of agents are going to get shot sooner or later. Which of course will be used to rationalize even greater brutality.

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This is a great example of how the default business across sectors has become surveillance & capta monetization. There’s no longer a question of what kinds of data or for what commercial purpose.

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Following the horrific tragedy in Minnesota, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and I have urged the General Assembly to swiftly pass House Bills 152 & 153. These public safety measures will close dangerous legal loopholes and strengthen trust with law enforcement. www.coastalpoint.com/news/state/m...

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As she recovers, I hope Kristi Noem has a come to Jesus moment and realizes she is abusing her power to impose cruelty against innocent Americans and that her behavior is un-Christian and anti-God. Amen.

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LAPD shoves an unhoused woman to the ground so hard her skull cracks open and she’s knocked unconscious. They then carry her to the curb, prop her up and abandon her. Witnesses took her to the ER.

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ALERT! Read now or add to your reading list. We are in for an anti-vaccine circus show, with RFK Jr as our ringmaster. Please call your reps now and ask for RFK Jr’s resignation. #saveCDC #ResignRFKJr

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And we're being called criminals and animals

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Grateful that Brad Lander is using his experience to highlight the biggest outrage; that ICE is re-arresting people who have been 100% compliant with ICE and the courts, with the goal of unlawfully stripping them of a court hearing to juice Stephen Miller's deportation numbers.

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NEW: Oklahoma Republicans have been frustrated at a bunch of citizen initiatives—to expand Medicaid, hike the minimum wage, & more. And they just passed a wide-ranging law that cracks down on direct democracy, and will make it a lot tougher to qualify measures going forward. I wrote about it all:

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In another egregious abuse of power, masked ICE agents have detained an elected official, Comptroller Lander, for observing immigration enforcement. Immigrants have rights, and the Trump Admin must stop detaining elected officials standing up for those rights. ICE must immediately release him.

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If they’re going to charge municipal officials with assault for requesting to see a warrant, I don’t see the benefit of ensuring all anti-ICE actions are orderly or “peaceful.” You can be an elected official calmly invoking procedural norms, they don’t care.

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This is how you actually do it. Create a schism between the cops and ICE. Who's really in charge? The answer is neither of them. The people and the courts are in charge, so let them figure this out with each other. Secret police are no one's allies.

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On Sunday, I was informed by Capitol Police that my name was included in the Minnesota murder suspect’s notes 🧵(1/3)

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Now we know why he's been going after Apple.

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👇👇

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ICE is cocking assault rifles and pointing them at civilians. This happened in Pico Rivera this morning.

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Today’s arrest of @bradlander.bsky.social is just one disturbing example of what ICE does every single day across the country. It’s not interested in law and order—this is about spreading fear. New York City will not stand for it.

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NEW: The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that a 2021 censorship law can't be used to ban teaching about race and gender in Oklahoma's higher education institutions. This is a win for academic freedom and the First Amendment.

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Melissa Hortman was a leader’s leader. I watched her do the right thing over and over again. I’m so glad people are getting a chance to know a little something about our friend Melissa.

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NEW: A ProPublica investigation found that for more than a decade, the FDA gave substandard factories banned from the United States a special pass to keep sending drugs to an unsuspecting public.

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Gov. Hochul speaking on Lander’s ICE detainment.

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Greeley city IT employee charged with possessing child sexual abuse material https://trib.al/HVWSB2I

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I do love that we’re just re-using plots from the Bush administration now. “We have to stop Iran from getting WMDs” bro you changed like one letter

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California brings forth bill that takes the masks off ICE agents.

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Fabulous mansplaining, no notes.

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I wish more people understood that destruction of education and research is not done by parts. When you attack any one piece, you are attacking the entire system. Nobody, and I mean absolutely no one, is protected.

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We now know that the GOP's Big Ugly bill would allow for the sale of 250 MILLION acres of public land. 5.4 million in Washington state. We can't let them jam this through in secret. Help me say it loud and clear for Republicans: Public lands belong in public hands.

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Has this dude ever seen like every municipal cop in the country who literally has a name tag as part of their uniform?

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Honda R&D, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Company on Tuesday, June 17th conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket developed independently by Honda. The test was completed successfully, the first time Honda landed a rocket after reaching an altitude of 300 meters.

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On Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m. ET Democracy Docket will host a virtual event where I will answer your questions about democracy, the courts and how we fight back. The event is exclusively for premium members, so become one today to RSVP and attend. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-event

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On a serious note, criminal justice reformers have warned for many years about the dangers of crafting statutes and doctrines — including on obstruction — that give far too much power to the executive. Maybe it's time for the other branches of govt to address that problem.

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Just an inexcusable dereliction by Senate Democrats. ballsandstrikes.org/nominations/...

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I don’t know if I’ve ever read anything more unhinged than a US President making foreign policy on the hoof based on what’s being said on @foxnews When is a grown up going to enter the chat?

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"What blows my mind is our resignation in the aftermath of this nonsense" Jon Stewart on the Minnesota murders

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a nation on edge holds its breath as the former host of celebrity apprentice huddles with his advisors, the wrestlemania ceo and the former co-host of fox & friends weekends

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