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I know everyone has moved on from the Abrego Garcia case but it's still important, and Trump has now accidentally opened up major new lines of inquiry by admitting that he could bring him back whenever he wants. Establishing who is advising Trump to defy SCOTUS is critical:

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This should be a huge story

submitted 11 days ago • 55 comments

A new study models the impact of the implosion of U.S.-funded disease treatment and prevention in the developing world — and suggests that Elon Musk and Marco Rubio will go down as among history’s greatest monsters if funding and effective administration are not restored.

submitted 16 days ago • 111 comments

The Trump admin has just detained Mohsen Mahdawi, who: –has green card –was Columbia Buddhist club president –saw his best friend shot & killed by Israeli soldier –said "we are against antisemitism because antisemitism is a form of injustice, and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"

submitted 22 days ago • 107 comments

Your regular reminder that almost everything Trump is getting away with is not because of presidential strength, but because of congressional weakness and judicial deference. The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

Wishing all my #ADHD peeps smooth password resets and sorting through the important mail pile during annual tax prep day. Months of dread have prepped you to meet this moment, it’s your time to shine!

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Even to the extent that she was there on Michigan's behalf, what is it going to take to convince people normal politics is over? If it's not undesirables who haven't done anything being sent to a gulag or people getting arrested for their opinions, what will it take? What would Trump have to do?

submitted 24 days ago • 60 comments

Without saying your age, who was your first animated crush?

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Hey, go do this, please. I have health insurance through the ACA, and if this rule went into effect, it would mean that while I'd still be paying a ridiculous amount in premiums, the plans I'd be able to get wouldn't actually cover my health needs.

submitted 26 days ago • 15 comments

Important to say upfront

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If the courts lose jurisdiction because the government puts the prisoner in a black hole then there is no law.

submitted 32 days ago • 149 comments

People who are looking for a way to fight Trump, I have it for you in one name: Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. He's the poor guy who got pulled off the street, declared a gang member for no reason, then sent off to that hell-hole in El Salvador. Fight for him because this case will unravel everything. 🧵

submitted 31 days ago • 25 comments

"I want to live somewhere my own government doesn’t want me dead."

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NEW: Friends of Neri Alvarado, rotting in a Salvadoran prison on Trump's orders, made a video highlighting his volunteer work helping neurodiverse children learn to swim. Neri was sent there after someone at ICE thought his autism awareness tattoo was a gang tattoo. Vid posted by Noah Lanard on X.

submitted 39 days ago • 65 comments

If you're in Illinois and: - Palestinian, or protesting the genocide in Occupied Palestine; or - trans, or protesting for trans rights; and you are arrested or discriminated against, I can represent you pro bono. Please email me at [email protected]. I will take as many cases as I can.

submitted 52 days ago • 78 comments

The New York Times is the first to put out comprehensive estimates on the cost of a year without U.S.A.I.D. and they’re higher than I thought: - 1.65 million deaths from AIDS - 500,000 from lack of vaccines - 550,000 from lack of food aid - 290,000 from malaria - 310,000 from TB

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Some of his readers have asked Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social why his technology news site, Tech Dirt, has been covering politics so intensely lately. www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w... I cannot recommend Mike's reply enough. It's exactly what readers need to hear, what journalists need to do.

submitted 61 days ago • 88 comments

Reagan adulation for anyone < 50 🚩🚩🚩

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As promised, here are the slides I shared with students to convince them to NOT use chatGPT and other artificial stupidity. TL;DR? AI is evil, unsustainable and stupid, and I'd much rather they use their own brains, make their own mistakes, and actually learn something. 🪄

submitted 72 days ago • 238 comments

The notion that Trump's "I'm king" tweet is "just trolling" or "a joke" presents an opportunity to recreate my just-joking thread (porting it over from the Bad Place): 1. I wrote my PhD dissertation on the social function of humor (in literature & film) and here's the thing about "just joking."

submitted 76 days ago • 114 comments

Washington Post is reporting that the US Gov't program to send free COVID tests to households will be shut down tonight, and the remaining tests destroyed. If you haven't already ordered yours in the latest batch (autumn 2024's) it's super quick & easy, price $0.00 covidtests.gov

submitted 76 days ago • 14 comments

Do you need expert technical knowledge and policy insight on drones, spatial data, GIS humanitarian aid, and privacy protection? I can help with that. I'm seeking work outside of the United States, as well as fully remote positions. Open to consulting, part-time, and full time work.

submitted 79 days ago • 24 comments

“We need to bring back the language that describes what is actually happening.” This piece is 🎯🎯🎯

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

Save yourself the future regret. Racism is disqualifying. Every time

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i know a lot of gov employees are watching my feed at the moment 👇

submitted 92 days ago • 59 comments

Best city in the goddamn world.

submitted 96 days ago • 10 comments

Here is something you can do right now

submitted 97 days ago • 50 comments

trans rights forever

submitted 98 days ago • 47 comments

China’s new and cheaper magic beans shock America’s unprepared magic bean salesmen

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