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The rule of law is all or nothing and must apply equally to everyone. If there's no rule of law for some people in America, then there's no rule of law for any of us.

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If you’re looking for sharp, honest, investigative reporting that dives headfirst into issues most people won’t, David doesn’t disappoint. Subscribe, stay curious, and slightly disturbed.

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Happy #Severance Finale Eve to all who celebrate! And keep a merry humor ever in your 💙.

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new zealand's first #metoo case wants to practise law again. webworm can report that james gardner-hopkins has applied for a new practising certificate. feel free to share this if you can: www.webworm.co/p/gardnerhop...

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webworm can report that legal threats have been made to gender-affirming healthcare professionals in new zealand. the letter puts recipients “on notice” that they may one day face “legal action” for offering gender affirming care. health NZ has responded: www.webworm.co/p/legalthrea...

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www.courtwatch.news/p/lawsuits-r...

submitted 121 days ago • 1551 comments

Not enough words either.

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today on flightless bird, i investigate melbourne's "fake seizure guy". out now on all podcast platforms & youtube. thanks to all webworm readers who let me develop this story (webwormers will know a lot of this already): podcast: linktr.ee/flightlessbi... youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=In0k...

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note to all—pls file under “Cocoa Puffs, Cuckoo for” thx

submitted 122 days ago • 311 comments

Government workers when DOGE shows up.

submitted 123 days ago • 114 comments

(h/t: @the.language.nerds)

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Spoke to two USAID employees today. Hard to describe the chaos happening there right now. Critical programs providing food, medicine, and fuel to countries like Ukraine have been halted. Half the workforce has been fired. Staff are being intimidated. And today, the USAID website was taken down.

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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent. Opportunities are everywhere. Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉

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Today is the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp. 😢 The lessons of history are sadly forgotten!

submitted 130 days ago • 104 comments

if it looks like a nazi and quacks like a nazi then it's probably a nazi

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ABC White House correspondent just released ANOTHER anti-trans EO expected that we did not cover in our piece this morning: A federal ban on funding to programs that acknowledge and affirm transgender people.

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Elon Musk doing a Nazi salute during Trump's inauguration festivities is something that, yes, I had on my 2025 bingo card.

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JUST IN: NBC reporting that the following Day One Executive Orders relating to immigration were announced this morning on Trump’s policy call:

submitted 137 days ago • 270 comments

San Diego has now been added to the mix. Please make sure you are donating to migrant support organizations/legal aid right now. They're going to need all the help they can get.

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“More personnel and equipment from Ontario, Quebec and Alberta are ready to be mobilized, according to government officials. And a team of senior technical staff members from British Columbia will fill specialized roles, the government said.”

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I fear there is deep truth here.

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Wildfire victims who may have lost documents and identification can sign an affidavit as evidence of income or CA Residency when applying for Medi-Cal.

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today’s webworm features a new short film from documentary maker giorgio angelini. it’s about luigi mangione — but it’s also, really, about everything in america right now. please RT: www.webworm.co/p/americanca...

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a very good resource for LA folk in need: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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I’m devastated. I grew up in LA and it’s painfully surreal seeing the mass destruction. My heart breaks for families, friends, and everyone impacted. Resources for disaster help may be found here: www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Free-... Residents can download the Watch Duty app (www.watchduty.org)

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view from west hollywood right now

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If you haven't already, everyone in LA (and elsewhere) should have app.watchduty.org/i/40469. The app is also available through a web browser interface. It's got the best maps and up-to-date info on the fires. Be smart. Stay safe! #LAFires #SunsetFire #PalisadesFire

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Please be safe and heed evacuation orders/warnings! 🔥Updates on the Palisades Fire: www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/20...

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1/11: thread about my job / reader-supported journalism (please RT) i’ve been writing webworm for almost 5 years, & have been amazed at how great being reader-supported is. it affords me the resources to research, interview people, write, pay guest writers, & get legal advice. and no ads!

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Time zones are fascinating. Australia is already in 2025, Europe is still 2024, and the USA is currently in 1939.

submitted 157 days ago • 608 comments

I’m jingling some of the way at this point in the holiday madness. Glad I could escape for an hour and listen to a fantastic #Webworm podcast episode from my fave journalist @davidfarrier.bsky.social Have a listen while you wrap those last gifts! www.webworm.co/p/spacemanba...

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The only good thing about the Musk going right saga is it made a bunch of dudes buy cybertrucks and look like complete tools

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Meta, Amazon and OpenAI donated $1 Million each to Trump's inauguration fund. That's so many cheeseburgers

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Sometimes I wonder if they understand anything about what they voted for.

submitted 175 days ago • 802 comments

maybe we’ve tricked him

submitted 179 days ago • 1039 comments

If you want to smell of anus, and armpits:

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Christmas came early last night! Got to see the amazing @rhysiedarby.bsky.social and @wrigglemania.bsky.social at Largo at the Coronet. I grew up in the Fairfax area so it was quite surreal. There was even a special appearance and baked treats from Kiwi Santa. My cup is full!

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Frank Zappa circa 1988 - warns us about the dangers of legislating morality in America. Spot on.

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