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JUST HITTING THE DOCKET: SCOTUS rules that Hampton Dellinger, of the Office of Special Counsel, may remain in his job until February 26th. The case is on pause until 2/26 b/c there is a district court hearing on that date. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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Republicans are waging war on healthcare. Their aim? To strip coverage from millions of Americans to fund tax breaks for billionaires. #DontCutMyMedicaid

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BREAKING: SCOTUS, for now, leaves order in place keeping Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger in office. Trump fired him, but Dellinger sued. The government’s request, however, is being kept before the court — on hold for now — since the TRO is set to expire on 2/26.

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Important new in Eric Adams case. Judge Ho does the right thing. "To assist with its decision-making via an adversarial process, the Court exercises its inherent authority to appoint Paul Clement of Clement & Murphy PLLC as amicus curiae to present arguments on the Government's Motion to Dismiss."

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In other words: Judge Ho did not dismiss Adams’ case at this time. Instead, he appointed Clement to act as a friend of the court to present his own briefing on the issues Judge Ho set forth in his Order. Both sides and Clement will file briefs for the court to consider to reach his decision.

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Illinois looks very different in 2025 than it did in 2019. We've passed six balanced budgets with nine credit upgrades, invested in education, driven economic growth, strengthened our social safety network, reformed the criminal justice system, and rebuilt our infrastructure.

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When Rupert Murdoch’s rags turn on you …

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The police misconduct database has been eliminated by the Department of Justice on Trump‘s order. America just became a much more dangerous place, particularly for people of color. As we know that they are disproportionately affected by police brutality. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

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NEW: It was supposed to be a triumphant return to Capitol Hill for Jan. 6ers vowing to sue the Justice Department. It ended with Enrique Tarrio's arrest for suspected simple assault. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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👇🏻

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You hate to see it 😂 www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

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Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and cutting federal education grants would strip critical funding from millions of students. That's why @aftunion.bsky.social is hosting a day of action to Protect Our Kids on March 4. Sign up to host an event: www.aft.org/protectourkids

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This is a drug addict who can barely put together a sentence.

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February 20, 2025 by @hcrichardson.bsky.social ...five Texas counties that make up one of the least vaccinated areas in the U.S. are gripped by a measles outbreak that has infected at least 58 people & hospitalized 13. It may be, Marriot writes, that “[t]he paradise of fools is coming to an end.”

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Powerful. Tomorrow’s front page of the most influential weekly publication in Germany. “BETRAYED. First Zelensky, Soon Us? The radical departure of the US from its allies.”

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Ruh roh

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So. It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year. I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.

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Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds. Gov Mills: See you in court

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Trump: "We have now hired a couple of the best agencies and we're gonna spend about $150m, maybe $200m, on advertising saying that when you take certain drugs -- the drug fentanyl, etc - it destroys your skin, it destroys your teeth, it destroys your brain...I think we can drop it 50% by doing this"

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Everyone needs to see this. Be ready to deny access, even if you don't know any immigrants. Let them waste time and you might save a family somewhere else. #Disobey #blue #fotus #FBR #immigrants #TruthWarriors #theresistance #resist #FBPE #FuckICE #SaveOurDemocracy #sanctuary #organize #fucktrump

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Medicaid is not for sale. NASA is not for sale. The Post Office is not for sale. America is not for sale. We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

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My Zoom Meeting Was Attacked And I'm Deeply Sorry open.substack.com/pub/walterrh...

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“The evidence linking James Rodden to the online accounts in question is strong, with significant biographical consistencies spanning over a decade. … The depth of the investigation leaves little room for doubt.”

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This post is about going to a chill supper fundraiser in Boone County, Missouri — raising money for folks running for local offices. In the comments, you can see people dragging rural Dems. What’s the point of back biting rural Democrats? We’ve always stood in the way of fascists.

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Donald Trump is NOT a Republican. He is a pawn of a long-running intelligence operation by the Russian SVR and GRU.

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The Pentagon is now pausing their mass firing of civilian employees in order to evaluate potential impacts on military readiness. I’m just spitballing here, but maybe a readiness assessment should have been the first step. 🤦‍♂️

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Even MAGA can't keep up with Trump's lies.

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Vote Suppression. Women who voted for this lunacy probably don't deserve to vote, but the rest would pay the price too.

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Billions in #Florida hurricane relief funds in limbo amid President Convicted Felon's proposed cuts to HUD. www.tampabay.com/news/environ... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social

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Whether in the courts or by way of pressure on the Trump Administration, DEMAND evidence of these claims of fraud and waste. You’d think Trump would be running to Congress & to court to show what they’ve found, and yet…crickets 🦗

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Facts.

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This is a really good read.

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Im sorry but if you visit Dubai even just as a vacation I instantly lose 100% of my respect for you as a person

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Just because republicans are loud and always dominating narratives doesn’t mean they have solutions or should be in charge. They’re power hungry narcissists. Not real leaders! Haven’t we learned that yet? FFS.

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A rogue DOJ… Pardons for Jan6 treasonous acts were inexcusable. Broaden the scope to include drugs, guns…and child porn manufacturing/possession of child porn? Abuse of judicial power. www.npr.org/2025/02/20/n... Criminals supported by bigger criminals. This is our country. #SheShed

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You think you hate it now, but just wait..

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When even the New York Post has to publish this, you know you fucked up.

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This will especially hurt rural folks

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Republicans back young man with Trump surname even though he's never said a word about anything in public. So don't tell me this isn't just a mindless cult blindly associated with the name Trump.

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DOGE Apparently Does Not Require Pee Tests first-draft.com/2025/02/21/d...

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As to be expected of MAGA snowflakes.

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DEI Exposes the Myth of White Male Superiority — And That’s Why They Hate It hartmannreport.com/p/dei-expose...

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Louisiana is slouching toward vouchers, again open.substack.com/pub/robertma...

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