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The homophobic Tokyo High Court ruling was so bad that even for a lawyer who thinks that not recognizing same-sex marriage is constitutional, it was basically bullshit and unacceptable.
November 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The homophobic Tokyo High Court ruling was so bad that even for a lawyer who thinks that not recognizing same-sex marriage is constitutional, it was basically bullshit and unacceptable.
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Today’s Tokyo High Court decision endorsed the Japanese government ban on same-sex marriage.
This marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan.
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This marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan.
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Japan: Last high court ruling a damaging step backwards on same-sex marriage
In response to today’s Tokyo High Court decision that endorsed the Japanese government ban on same-sex marriage, Amnesty International’s East Asia Researcher Boram Jang said: “The court’s decision today marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan. The ruling in Tokyo – the final high court ruling of six lawsuits filed across the […]
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November 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today’s Tokyo High Court decision endorsed the Japanese government ban on same-sex marriage.
This marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan.
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This marks a significant step backwards for marriage equality in Japan.
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When an ICE agent fired the tear gas canister, it hit 55-year-old nurse Vincent Hawkins in the face, shattering his glasses and concussing him.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
When an ICE agent fired the tear gas canister, it hit 55-year-old nurse Vincent Hawkins in the face, shattering his glasses and concussing him.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
As he was rushed to the emergency room, he wondered if he'd ever see through his left eye again.
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Trump has created at least 675,000 "illegal immigrants" who are now at risk for deportation - IMO, Congress needs to reform the immigration system and take back its power so these swings from one President to another stop. www.axios.com/2025/11/24/t...
The countries where Trump has terminated Temporary Protected Status this year
Trump has now terminated TPS for nine countries and moved to end the asylum benefit for eight others.
www.axios.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Trump has created at least 675,000 "illegal immigrants" who are now at risk for deportation - IMO, Congress needs to reform the immigration system and take back its power so these swings from one President to another stop. www.axios.com/2025/11/24/t...
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I’m not endorsing the policy opinions here, but I think it’s a good illustration of how porous the category of “illegal”/“undocumented” can be.
Trump has created at least 675,000 "illegal immigrants" who are now at risk for deportation - IMO, Congress needs to reform the immigration system and take back its power so these swings from one President to another stop. www.axios.com/2025/11/24/t...
The countries where Trump has terminated Temporary Protected Status this year
Trump has now terminated TPS for nine countries and moved to end the asylum benefit for eight others.
www.axios.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I’m not endorsing the policy opinions here, but I think it’s a good illustration of how porous the category of “illegal”/“undocumented” can be.
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What were the CIA-backed "Zero Units" in Afghanistan?
For a deep dive, read reporter Lynzy Billing's award-winning piece from 2022:
For a deep dive, read reporter Lynzy Billing's award-winning piece from 2022:
The Night Raids
CIA-backed operations killed countless Afghan civilians, and the U.S. hasn't been held accountable. A reporter returns to investigate her past and unravel the legacy of the secretive Zero Units.
www.propublica.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
What were the CIA-backed "Zero Units" in Afghanistan?
For a deep dive, read reporter Lynzy Billing's award-winning piece from 2022:
For a deep dive, read reporter Lynzy Billing's award-winning piece from 2022:
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Remember 6 weeks ago when Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. military’s southern command, abruptly decided to retire?
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
US admiral to retire amid military strikes in Caribbean and tensions with Venezuela
Alvin Holsey just took over the US southern command late last year for a position that normally lasts three years
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Remember 6 weeks ago when Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of the U.S. military’s southern command, abruptly decided to retire?
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
Makes me think at least one top-ranking officer knows what a war crime is.
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The Texas Supreme Court changed its policy to allow judges to refuse same-sex marriages.
The change happened last week but it’s only being reported now because nobody noticed, in case you want to see an example of the real world impact of the collapse of local news industry
The change happened last week but it’s only being reported now because nobody noticed, in case you want to see an example of the real world impact of the collapse of local news industry
October 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Texas Supreme Court changed its policy to allow judges to refuse same-sex marriages.
The change happened last week but it’s only being reported now because nobody noticed, in case you want to see an example of the real world impact of the collapse of local news industry
The change happened last week but it’s only being reported now because nobody noticed, in case you want to see an example of the real world impact of the collapse of local news industry
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I have a background in financial crimes detection. Krugman is absolutely right. There is no reason to want an unregulated financial system other than crime.
If you need me, tap me on the shoulder. I’ll be happily working all day listening to this on a loop.
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I have a background in financial crimes detection. Krugman is absolutely right. There is no reason to want an unregulated financial system other than crime.
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That’s how it’s done!
November 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
That’s how it’s done!
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🎯 @robsandia.bsky.social on Private School Vouchers (for the wealthy) — “CALL THEIR BLUFF… if they want public dollars, they should have to follow the same rules as public schools… it’s not a ‘COMPETITION’ when not everyone is playing by the same rules.”
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
November 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎯 @robsandia.bsky.social on Private School Vouchers (for the wealthy) — “CALL THEIR BLUFF… if they want public dollars, they should have to follow the same rules as public schools… it’s not a ‘COMPETITION’ when not everyone is playing by the same rules.”
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
(cc: Speaker Sexton)
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The FDA is claiming without sharing their evidence or analysis that 10 deaths of children are linked to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Big change: FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements under RFK Jr ally
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
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Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The FDA is claiming without sharing their evidence or analysis that 10 deaths of children are linked to COVID-19 vaccinations.
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This AP news story is incredible from front to back but I wanted to flag something super serious and wildly illegal that may have flown under the radar. It’s called parallel construction and it’s when intel is washed from spy agencies and used by local cops. apnews.com/article/immi...
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Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This AP news story is incredible from front to back but I wanted to flag something super serious and wildly illegal that may have flown under the radar. It’s called parallel construction and it’s when intel is washed from spy agencies and used by local cops. apnews.com/article/immi...
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Then they calculated the % of skills/task an LLM + MCP can do for each occupation (according to an LLM), multiplied that by average salary of the occupation times number of people working that occupation (simplified) -> 11.7% of work tasks.
November 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Then they calculated the % of skills/task an LLM + MCP can do for each occupation (according to an LLM), multiplied that by average salary of the occupation times number of people working that occupation (simplified) -> 11.7% of work tasks.
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Headline: "AI can replace 11.7% of workforce"
Actual study: Anthropic paid MIT to use a "labor simulation tool" that said 11.7% of TASKS could be done by AI
Actual study: Anthropic paid MIT to use a "labor simulation tool" that said 11.7% of TASKS could be done by AI
MIT study finds AI can already replace 11.7% of U.S. workforce
Artificial intelligence can already replace 11.7% of the U.S. labor market, across finance, health care and professional services, according to MIT's study.
www.cnbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Headline: "AI can replace 11.7% of workforce"
Actual study: Anthropic paid MIT to use a "labor simulation tool" that said 11.7% of TASKS could be done by AI
Actual study: Anthropic paid MIT to use a "labor simulation tool" that said 11.7% of TASKS could be done by AI
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Thanks for reading, Mr. President
November 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thanks for reading, Mr. President
Prasad wrote that he is "open to vigorous discussions and debate," according to the Post, but he also added that staff who didn't agree with his approach should resign.
The review comes ahead of the next ACIP meeting, where the childhood immunization schedule will be discussed.
The review comes ahead of the next ACIP meeting, where the childhood immunization schedule will be discussed.
REMINDER:
The CDC, FDA & all of HHS are based purely on #Quackery & grift, nothing else. Do NOT believe a single “report,” “finding” or “conclusion” they publish.
This is such a nightmare situation for the entire American health system.
#AmericasOnLifeSupport
www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/g...
The CDC, FDA & all of HHS are based purely on #Quackery & grift, nothing else. Do NOT believe a single “report,” “finding” or “conclusion” they publish.
This is such a nightmare situation for the entire American health system.
#AmericasOnLifeSupport
www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/g...
FDA Memo Links 10 Kid Deaths to COVID Shots
Expert calls report without proper scientific review 'dangerous and irresponsible'
www.medpagetoday.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Prasad wrote that he is "open to vigorous discussions and debate," according to the Post, but he also added that staff who didn't agree with his approach should resign.
The review comes ahead of the next ACIP meeting, where the childhood immunization schedule will be discussed.
The review comes ahead of the next ACIP meeting, where the childhood immunization schedule will be discussed.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Don't know whether this is new or has been up for awhile. Either way, when the White House creates a hit list of journalists it doesn't like, the free press is in danger. www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
Media Offenders
Explore the Media Bias Tracker that fact checks and holds Fake News accountable. False claims debunked, Hall of Shame for serial offenders, Leaderboard of networks ranked by Repeated Lies. Stay inform...
www.whitehouse.gov
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Don't know whether this is new or has been up for awhile. Either way, when the White House creates a hit list of journalists it doesn't like, the free press is in danger. www.whitehouse.gov/mediabias/
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🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🧵A legal scholar finds the killing by special forces of survivors in the Navy attack on an alleged drug boat to be a war crime and murder.
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
"the currently governing DOD Manual in Section 5.9 states clearly that persons “placed hors de combat may not be made the object of attack.” ...
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A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
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Or the laws of armed conflict. Or the Geneva conventions. You cannot kill people who have been rendered hors de combat in a military action.
Decent answer, but this is why CNN needs experts on the law of the sea on, instead of the usual political commentators. They could easily explain why this violates maritime rules.
Stephen Miller’s Wife @katiemiller : “Can you cite the statute that makes the boat bombings illegal?”
@bakarisellers.bsky.social : “The due process
clause in the constitution.”
@bakarisellers.bsky.social : “The due process
clause in the constitution.”
November 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Or the laws of armed conflict. Or the Geneva conventions. You cannot kill people who have been rendered hors de combat in a military action.
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“.. At the center of President Trump’s contentious plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war isn’t peace: it’s profit.”
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-2-tri...
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-2-tri...
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“.. At the center of President Trump’s contentious plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war isn’t peace: it’s profit.”
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-2-tri...
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-2-tri...
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He wants the money, he wants the glory and praise, and he wants Ukraine to shut up and sacrifice themselves so he can have said money and glory, and win a big prize that proves he's the best ever.
“.. At the center of President Trump’s contentious plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war isn’t peace: it’s profit.”
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-2-tri...
@thedailybeast.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-2-tri...
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
He wants the money, he wants the glory and praise, and he wants Ukraine to shut up and sacrifice themselves so he can have said money and glory, and win a big prize that proves he's the best ever.
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“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”