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shiningseausa.bsky.social
Author of 2 volume Not to Yield & blog at http:// Shiningseausa.com; retired attorney, writer. Will follow anyone who may have something interesting to say, but no Trumpers. No DMs.
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By banning federal funding for gain-of-function research, Trump exploits public fear to undermine scientific progress. This political gesture ignores expert consensus and weakens global preparedness against future pandemics.

Trump’s move is not about safety, but control. It weaponizes ignorance, fueling fear of what isn’t understood, and silencing the very research that could prevent the next global crisis.

The vibe we need

Stelter committing some journalism up in here

Trump cuts funding to NPR and PBS. Not to save money, but to punish truth. A government that censors public media isn’t leading. It’s covering its tracks.

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The 10th Circuit US Court of Appeals has DENIED the govt a stay of a state-wide temporary restraining order against removing aliens under the Alien Enemies Act without 21 days notice, in a language the alien understands, advising of his or her right to bring a challenge in habeas.

Gotta give Bondi credit here. It’s clear she knows the DOJ Manual’s principles of federal prosecution inside-out and backwards, because she’s obviously trying to violate every single section and subsection of them.

Trump’s first 100 days are the worst for the stock market since Nixon www.cnbc.com/2025/04/28/t...

100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election. 70% of these donations went to Republicans. Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich. This is what oligarchy looks like.

Well then! If the good ol’ US Navy is so skeered of “outcry” then maybe they should go ahead and capitulate to russia and China in advance as well. Can you believe this 💩??!

As vaccination rates fall, the numbers of measles cases — in addition to other infectious diseases — are continuing to rise. The United States has reached a dangerous precipice, now teetering on the brink of endemic measles. This shocking development comes a quarter century after measles was…

Trump now says his promise to end the Ukraine war “on day one” was said “in jest.” But CNN’s Daniel Dale fact-checked 53 separate times Trump made that claim—none of them jokes. edition.cnn.com/2025/04/25/p...

“Trump’s eagerness to acquiesce in Putin’s seizure of Ukraine makes a dead letter of international law, with its prohibition of the crime of aggression, and that too points to a wider pattern. For Trump is at war with the law at home as well as abroad.” @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social

Bondi declares war on the courts: "What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me ... they are deranged ... we are sending a very strong message today ... we will come after you and we will prosecute you. We will find you."

Not to mention a living wage.

In case you hadn't noticed:

DHS is sending out emails to US born citizens, telling them they need to leave immediately. If you get one, it may not be spam, but actually from DHS because you are on a list somewhere. Welcome to fascism. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

It's wild that Europe, the allies the United States joined hands with to stand up against Russia (then doing evil business as the "Soviet Union"), is now having to stand up against *the United States* for enabling Russia's war crimes.

The Dow Jones is on pace for its worst April since 1932. Are we feeling great yet?

Reading Obama’s tribute to Pope Francis is a stark reminder of how far presidential dignity has fallen. Where there was once eloquence, compassion, and moral clarity, we now endure a swaggering caricature—petty, reckless, and painfully unworthy of the office.

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He’s weakening our country. He’s weakening our economy. He’s weakening our alliances. He’s weakening the free world. He’s weakening our influence around the world. And Putin keeps smiling every single day.

they want you sick and preferably dead www.reuters.com/business/hea...

TRUMP 64 Times Mentioned In Epstein Report. 97 Times Pleaded The Fifth. 34 Felony Convictions. 91 Criminal Charges. 26 Sexual Assault Allegations. 6 Bankruptcies. 5 Draft Deferments. 4 Indictments. 2 Impeachments. 2 Convicted Companies. 1 Fake University Shut Down.

There needs to be more attention given to all the harm being done by this guy.

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Notice how they want to prosecute and deport those who they think are gang members, but are completely silent about the Proud Boys?

Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops. I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III. Remind you of anyone?

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