Luke
@lmwilliamsphd.bsky.social
Aspiring data scientist, once upon a time immunologist, punk rocker, gamer, political junky who also likes cooking and kitty cats!
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Happening now: Texas leaders announcing a rollout of a statewide program to put TPUSA chapters in high schools and colleges across the state. Gov. Abbott adds that schools that stand in the way should be reported to the Texas Education Agency.
December 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Happening now: Texas leaders announcing a rollout of a statewide program to put TPUSA chapters in high schools and colleges across the state. Gov. Abbott adds that schools that stand in the way should be reported to the Texas Education Agency.
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Doomers don't realize how much of their power they give Trump and MAGA.
December 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Doomers don't realize how much of their power they give Trump and MAGA.
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Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
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On Tuesday, Pritzker signed a bill that makes it easier for Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents for up to $10,000 if they believe their rights have been violated, and also restricts those agents from enforcement outside courthouses.
Governor Pritzker Makes It Easier for People to Sue ICE
The Illinois governor has signed a major bill to rein in ICE agents.
newrepublic.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
On Tuesday, Pritzker signed a bill that makes it easier for Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents for up to $10,000 if they believe their rights have been violated, and also restricts those agents from enforcement outside courthouses.
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In Donald Trump's first term, journalists reported he called predominantly Black Haitian and African nations "shithole countries," which he denied. Now in his second term, he admits using the phrase proudly at a public rally. This is America now - led by a liar and racist. https://loom.ly/wVQ8XPY
Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it
President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations
abcnews.go.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In Donald Trump's first term, journalists reported he called predominantly Black Haitian and African nations "shithole countries," which he denied. Now in his second term, he admits using the phrase proudly at a public rally. This is America now - led by a liar and racist. https://loom.ly/wVQ8XPY
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"People often retreat into saying that democracy hasn’t fallen yet. That we still live in a liberal society with the rule of law. This is important to remember. And it’s true. But it’s not true for everyone currently living in America."
Trump’s Wager and the Authoritarian Shift
Is Trump getting weaker, or is the authoritarian danger increasing? Yes.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
"People often retreat into saying that democracy hasn’t fallen yet. That we still live in a liberal society with the rule of law. This is important to remember. And it’s true. But it’s not true for everyone currently living in America."
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December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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"The only group of people that he has consistently shown empathy for though, throughout his life are men who are accused of sexual harassment and assault."
@timmiller.bsky.social and @neeratanden.bsky.social on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators.
@timmiller.bsky.social and @neeratanden.bsky.social on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators.
December 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"The only group of people that he has consistently shown empathy for though, throughout his life are men who are accused of sexual harassment and assault."
@timmiller.bsky.social and @neeratanden.bsky.social on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators.
@timmiller.bsky.social and @neeratanden.bsky.social on Trump's long-running soft spot for alleged predators.
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According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
According to a new court filing, the Trump administration has a six-page list of banned words that Head Start locations are forbidden from using when describing their programs.
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
Among the censored words: "disability," "race," "women," "trauma," "Gulf of Mexico." Short thread with the full list. 🧵
@karaswisher.bsky.social have you ever used Paramount+ ? The tech is so badly executed when compared to the rest of the market.
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
@karaswisher.bsky.social have you ever used Paramount+ ? The tech is so badly executed when compared to the rest of the market.
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"Congress is finally showing signs of life. Not allowing Trump to ONE WEIRD TRICK his way around the Constitution proves the legislative and judicial branches can stop some of his excesses. We can only hope they continue to stand up as this napping duck gets lamer and lamer." — @lizdye.bsky.social
Habba booted by Senate and judges who did their damn jobs
See! It is possible.
www.publicnotice.co
December 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
"Congress is finally showing signs of life. Not allowing Trump to ONE WEIRD TRICK his way around the Constitution proves the legislative and judicial branches can stop some of his excesses. We can only hope they continue to stand up as this napping duck gets lamer and lamer." — @lizdye.bsky.social
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Sliced pear, Gruyere, Brie grilled cheese lazy lunch
December 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Sliced pear, Gruyere, Brie grilled cheese lazy lunch
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www.realtor.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Why are Americans fed up with Republicans on affordability? A story in three parts.
1: Families are struggling under sky-high housing costs.
2: The Senate UNANIMOUSLY approved a bill to lower housing costs.
3:
1: Families are struggling under sky-high housing costs.
2: The Senate UNANIMOUSLY approved a bill to lower housing costs.
3:
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Why are Americans fed up with Republicans on affordability? A story in three parts.
1: Families are struggling under sky-high housing costs.
2: The Senate UNANIMOUSLY approved a bill to lower housing costs.
3:
1: Families are struggling under sky-high housing costs.
2: The Senate UNANIMOUSLY approved a bill to lower housing costs.
3:
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He is just outright trying to bullshit himself into strong economic approval numbers.
Trump: "We have to get a mindset that when the country is doing well, you don't want to kill the growth. They kill the growth because they're so afraid of inflation. But you can have tremendous growth without inflation. Everything goes up with the growth. But that's not inflation."
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
He is just outright trying to bullshit himself into strong economic approval numbers.
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Venezuela has become the Trump regime’s comfort atrocity for any time Donald doesn’t like what’s on the Fox News.
Trump's illegal war on Venezuela is a sneak attack on our freedom
We must force to Congress debate and vote on it.
www.thefarce.org
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Venezuela has become the Trump regime’s comfort atrocity for any time Donald doesn’t like what’s on the Fox News.
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Folks look at you like you're crazy when you say we're in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & then it's a day, & the president is illegally monetizing the office & stealing the power of the purse. Again.
Trump says the Gold Card proceeds will go "an account where we can do things positive for the country. Many billions of dollars"
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Folks look at you like you're crazy when you say we're in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & then it's a day, & the president is illegally monetizing the office & stealing the power of the purse. Again.
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Trump says he doesn't know why America can't achieve 25 percent annual economic growth
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Trump says he doesn't know why America can't achieve 25 percent annual economic growth
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Trump: "I read a story that I was unhappy with Pete because he was attacking drug dealers. I said that's not exactly right, I would say very much the opposite. Pete Hegseth has been phenomenal. I read a story that I'm unhappy with Kristi. I'm so happy with her."
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Trump: "I read a story that I was unhappy with Pete because he was attacking drug dealers. I said that's not exactly right, I would say very much the opposite. Pete Hegseth has been phenomenal. I read a story that I'm unhappy with Kristi. I'm so happy with her."
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His racism is on full display! He's tried to deny it in the past. Now he's uttering loud & clear for all to hear.
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
His racism is on full display! He's tried to deny it in the past. Now he's uttering loud & clear for all to hear.
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Mike Johnson on video of the second September 2 strike: "My admission here is I was not in the Gang of 8 briefing yesterday because we were working on the healthcare stuff"
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Mike Johnson on video of the second September 2 strike: "My admission here is I was not in the Gang of 8 briefing yesterday because we were working on the healthcare stuff"
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THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE SKIPPED A GANG OF EIGHT MEETING????!!!!
Mike Johnson on video of the second September 2 strike: "My admission here is I was not in the Gang of 8 briefing yesterday because we were working on the healthcare stuff"
December 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE SKIPPED A GANG OF EIGHT MEETING????!!!!
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In May, the Trump Admin secretly--and probably illegally--began using SSA data to verify voters' citizenship.
One big problem: Social Security data don’t have complete or up-to-date citizenship info, so this could disenfranchise U.S. citizens ahead of the midterms.
www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...
One big problem: Social Security data don’t have complete or up-to-date citizenship info, so this could disenfranchise U.S. citizens ahead of the midterms.
www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...
Trump Administration’s Legally Dubious Misuse of Social Security Data Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
Friday, December 12 is the deadline for public comments on a policy the Trump Administration secretly adopted in May, giving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) access to personal data from the....
www.cbpp.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
In May, the Trump Admin secretly--and probably illegally--began using SSA data to verify voters' citizenship.
One big problem: Social Security data don’t have complete or up-to-date citizenship info, so this could disenfranchise U.S. citizens ahead of the midterms.
www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...
One big problem: Social Security data don’t have complete or up-to-date citizenship info, so this could disenfranchise U.S. citizens ahead of the midterms.
www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...
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Conspiracy theorist Mike Benz will start looking for proof of non-existent plots at USAID. He won't find any. What then?
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
USAID Hired the Right-Wing Influencer Responsible for Its Decimation
Mike Benz was brought aboard to find evidence for his claims that the agency is secretly a spy operation.
www.theatlantic.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Conspiracy theorist Mike Benz will start looking for proof of non-existent plots at USAID. He won't find any. What then?
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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In a leaked memo, AG Pam Bondi told the DOJ to compile a “list of groups or entities engaged in acts that may constitute domestic terrorism,” suggesting the department could target Americans based on their political beliefs rather than their actions.
Leaked Memo: DOJ To List, Target Anti-Trump Activists as ‘Domestic Terrorists’
Read more here.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In a leaked memo, AG Pam Bondi told the DOJ to compile a “list of groups or entities engaged in acts that may constitute domestic terrorism,” suggesting the department could target Americans based on their political beliefs rather than their actions.