Francine Lipman
@narfnampil.bsky.social
Tax law prof working at the intersection of tax, poverty, immigration & other human rights issues. Chair of Editorial Board for the Human Rights magazine of the Civil Rights & Social Justice Section of the American Bar Association. All views are my own.
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US Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges. The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more. | www.wired.com/story/senato...
Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges
The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
US Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges. The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more. | www.wired.com/story/senato...
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TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
December 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
Colombian family files first known formal complaint over deadly US strike in Caribbean | CNN
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission o...
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December 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The family of a Colombian man believed to have been killed in a US strike in the Caribbean has filed what’s believed to be the first complaint against such attacks with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
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It’s unsurprising that the Georgia election interference case against Trump will be dismissed
But it’s infuriating nonetheless
We all heard him extorting Brad Raffensperger-trying to make him “find” 11,780 votes
And worse-now the DOJ is “investigating” Fani Willis-upon Trump’s demand
Appalling
But it’s infuriating nonetheless
We all heard him extorting Brad Raffensperger-trying to make him “find” 11,780 votes
And worse-now the DOJ is “investigating” Fani Willis-upon Trump’s demand
Appalling
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It’s unsurprising that the Georgia election interference case against Trump will be dismissed
But it’s infuriating nonetheless
We all heard him extorting Brad Raffensperger-trying to make him “find” 11,780 votes
And worse-now the DOJ is “investigating” Fani Willis-upon Trump’s demand
Appalling
But it’s infuriating nonetheless
We all heard him extorting Brad Raffensperger-trying to make him “find” 11,780 votes
And worse-now the DOJ is “investigating” Fani Willis-upon Trump’s demand
Appalling
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End of the road for the last pending criminal prosecution against Trump. The Fani Willis intitiated Fulton County prosecution assigned to a new prosecutor, after Willis ordered off case, and he filed a motion of dismissal that the court accepted this morning. I'll be posting a longer Youtube on it.
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
End of the road for the last pending criminal prosecution against Trump. The Fani Willis intitiated Fulton County prosecution assigned to a new prosecutor, after Willis ordered off case, and he filed a motion of dismissal that the court accepted this morning. I'll be posting a longer Youtube on it.
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Trump Day 311: Trump wants to “fix” reflecting pool, calls NYT journalist ugly, 500 extra National Guard members to DC after Afghan shoots soldiers, all Afghan asylum cases reassessed, million-dollar fine for Trump stands, Trump working less and later: reportersonline.eu/trump-day-31...
Trump Day 311: Trump wants to “fix” reflecting pool, calls NYT journalist ugly, South Africa not welcome at G20, 500 extra National Guard members sent to DC after Afghan shoots two soldiers, all Afgha...
New decisions from Trump, and new fallout. An overview of day 311. Trump responds to a report by New York Times reporter Katie Rogers about him sleeping during a press conference and his increasingly ...
reportersonline.eu
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Trump Day 311: Trump wants to “fix” reflecting pool, calls NYT journalist ugly, 500 extra National Guard members to DC after Afghan shoots soldiers, all Afghan asylum cases reassessed, million-dollar fine for Trump stands, Trump working less and later: reportersonline.eu/trump-day-31...
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Although Trump has the broad power to grant a pardon or commutation to Maxwell, Raskin’s resolution would “put House members on record opposing a pardon for Maxwell, adding pressure to the White House if the chamber votes overwhelming in favor”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
A top House Democrat pushes to oppose Ghislaine Maxwell pardon
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) introduced a symbolic measure to put House members on the record opposing a pardon for Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Although Trump has the broad power to grant a pardon or commutation to Maxwell, Raskin’s resolution would “put House members on record opposing a pardon for Maxwell, adding pressure to the White House if the chamber votes overwhelming in favor”
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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I am grateful to live in a country that sets aside a day for giving thanks. Remember the best of who we are. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I am grateful to live in a country that sets aside a day for giving thanks. Remember the best of who we are. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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Suspect in National Guard shooting served alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, relative says www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
My dime-a-dozen theory is that the shooter was angry about the Trump/Pompeo sellout of his country to the Taliban. 🤷🏻♂️
My dime-a-dozen theory is that the shooter was angry about the Trump/Pompeo sellout of his country to the Taliban. 🤷🏻♂️
Suspect in National Guard shooting served alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, relative says
The suspect came to the U.S. in September 2021, a relative told NBC News. He has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, according to four senior law enforcement sources.
www.nbcnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Suspect in National Guard shooting served alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan, relative says www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
My dime-a-dozen theory is that the shooter was angry about the Trump/Pompeo sellout of his country to the Taliban. 🤷🏻♂️
My dime-a-dozen theory is that the shooter was angry about the Trump/Pompeo sellout of his country to the Taliban. 🤷🏻♂️
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Kash Patel Fact Checked on Live TV After Vowing Manhunt for National Guard Shooter… Who’s Already in Custody
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Kash Patel Fact Checked on Live TV After Vowing Manhunt for National Guard Shooter... Who’s Already in Custody
FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to launch a manhunt for the shooter who wounded two National Guard members near the White House on Wednesday—only for an official to point out that a suspect is already i...
dailyboulder.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Kash Patel Fact Checked on Live TV After Vowing Manhunt for National Guard Shooter… Who’s Already in Custody
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dailyboulder.com/kash-patel-f...
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Lakanwal the shooter of the national guard troops ,
applied for asylum "in 2024 and was granted asylum in April 2025",
under the "Trump administration", according to three law enforcement sources.
Lakanwal the shooter of the national guard troops ,
applied for asylum "in 2024 and was granted asylum in April 2025",
under the "Trump administration", according to three law enforcement sources.
November 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Lakanwal the shooter of the national guard troops ,
applied for asylum "in 2024 and was granted asylum in April 2025",
under the "Trump administration", according to three law enforcement sources.
Lakanwal the shooter of the national guard troops ,
applied for asylum "in 2024 and was granted asylum in April 2025",
under the "Trump administration", according to three law enforcement sources.
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NEW: The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
www.lawdork.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 AM
NEW: The two shot National Guard troops never should have been in DC. More troops is no answer.
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The violence is horrible and unacceptable. Trump, Pete Hegseth, and West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey never should have put the troops in this position.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
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No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
The folks at @afghanevac.bsky.social have in hand a new USCIS directive which largely targets Afghan refugees who fled the Taliban in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
In case you needed a reminder that the most loathsome people in the world work for DHS.
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
No idea why an Afghan refugee shot National Guard soldiers within walking distance of the White House, but this new USCIS directive was revealed on Monday. Worth noting.
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Call to Activism
MAGA is stunned into silence as officials confirm the National Guard shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. in 2021 and was vetted and granted LEGAL ASYLUM by the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION in April 2025.
Their entire narrative just collapsed.
MAGA is stunned into silence as officials confirm the National Guard shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. in 2021 and was vetted and granted LEGAL ASYLUM by the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION in April 2025.
Their entire narrative just collapsed.
November 27, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Call to Activism
MAGA is stunned into silence as officials confirm the National Guard shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. in 2021 and was vetted and granted LEGAL ASYLUM by the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION in April 2025.
Their entire narrative just collapsed.
MAGA is stunned into silence as officials confirm the National Guard shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, entered the U.S. in 2021 and was vetted and granted LEGAL ASYLUM by the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION in April 2025.
Their entire narrative just collapsed.
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On Thanksgiving, I want to share something I have to keep re-learning.
Thankfulness (gratitude) is the greatest force to turn misery & despair into peace & power to cope with life’s troubles.
I am thankful for Mary & Madison. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my friends. Solidarity.
Thankfulness (gratitude) is the greatest force to turn misery & despair into peace & power to cope with life’s troubles.
I am thankful for Mary & Madison. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my friends. Solidarity.
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On Thanksgiving, I want to share something I have to keep re-learning.
Thankfulness (gratitude) is the greatest force to turn misery & despair into peace & power to cope with life’s troubles.
I am thankful for Mary & Madison. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my friends. Solidarity.
Thankfulness (gratitude) is the greatest force to turn misery & despair into peace & power to cope with life’s troubles.
I am thankful for Mary & Madison. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my friends. Solidarity.
Happy Thanksgiving to each and all … enjoy this day of gratitude for Mother Earth … be kind to all her living creatures including yourself.
November 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to each and all … enjoy this day of gratitude for Mother Earth … be kind to all her living creatures including yourself.
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National Guard troops don't sign up to be used as political pawns. They sign up to serve their country, not needlessly deploy to American cities to pick up garbage. These two soldiers should be alive right now and at home with their families for Thanksgiving. I'm furious.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
National Guard troops don't sign up to be used as political pawns. They sign up to serve their country, not needlessly deploy to American cities to pick up garbage. These two soldiers should be alive right now and at home with their families for Thanksgiving. I'm furious.
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What time do you get in?
Officially moving to Chicago tomorrow. I assume JB Pritzker will be waiting for me at the airport
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What time do you get in?
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I mean, the guy’s afraid of Scouts. Don’t know what to tell you
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I mean, the guy’s afraid of Scouts. Don’t know what to tell you
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Congrats to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social health care, research and technical workers at the University of California on voting to ratify their new contract! After 17 months of negotiations, this new contract is a testament to the power of our solidarity.
UC Workers Ratify ‘Best Contract Yet’ After Four Strikes and 17 Months of Negotiations
The union representing 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals celebrates what union leaders are calling a historic win.
www.independent.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congrats to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social health care, research and technical workers at the University of California on voting to ratify their new contract! After 17 months of negotiations, this new contract is a testament to the power of our solidarity.
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There is beauty everywhere but especially in autumn in Philadelphia! 😻
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There is beauty everywhere but especially in autumn in Philadelphia! 😻
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.