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P Marrone, PhD @pammarrone.bsky.social · 25m

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www.economist.com/by-invitatio... @economist.com

Gita Gopinath on the crash that could torch $35trn of wealth

The world has become dangerously dependent on American stocks, writes the former IMF chief economist

www.economist.com

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 9h

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

www.independent.co.uk

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 1h

Trump is a white supremacist who wants the US to take in more Nazis from abroad.

That's what this is. That's how it should be discussed.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People

www.nytimes.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4h

PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING: A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from laying off federal workers during the government shutdown.

The judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking these mass firings, countering Russ Vought who is seeking to lay off 10,000 workers or more.

Judge blocks Trump's layoffs during shutdown, calling them illegal

The administration began laying off federal workers last Friday.

www.nbcnews.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4h

It really is bizarre to me that every single member of GOP House leadership & the admin has decided their coordinated talking point this week is that the No Kings demonstrations this Sat are essentially acts of domestic terrorism. Are they that afraid of free & peaceful assembly?

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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 6h

Los Angeles has just declared a state of emergency.

Not because of wildfires. Not because of riots. But because of an invasion by federal government troops.

We can see where this is going.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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P Marrone, PhD @pammarrone.bsky.social · 1h

Very concerning

Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 10h

I have been concerned for years that red states will limit the ability of public university employees to attend conferences if the association takes a strong stance in favor of DEI. We're marching closer to that point, and it will hit education schools hard.

Under Anti-DEI Pressure, Ohio State Limits Conference Funds

The Education Department recently criticized Ohio State University’s involvement with a nonprofit that encourages people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue doctorates. Now, OSU is rethinking ...

www.insidehighered.com

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 4h

Maybe Mike meant "stood on" Capitol Police?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3h

We got $20 billion for Argentina though.

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UC Davis @ucdavis.bsky.social · 1h

Has UC Davis research changed your life? Whether it’s improved your health, helped a loved one or made your community better—we want to hear your story. Join others in celebrating the real world impact of UC Davis research. Visit ucdav.is/3WDic59 to share your story.

#FromLabsToLives

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Tony Almquist @tony-almquist.bsky.social · 4h

by @cliffschecter.bsky.social
“This was not a cartel boss plucked from his mansion. This was a 13-year old, somebody’s child.

“Taken from his family, removed from his junior high school, and driven hundreds of miles to rot in a juvenile facility. He is not a flight risk. He is not a threat..

“The United States of Amnesia and Chains: The Deportation of a Child”

When a 13-year-old boy is kidnapped by ICE, it’s not “law enforcement” — it’s the state declaring that cruelty is the point.

substack.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 3d

Checking out my war-ravaged neighborhood here in SE Portland this morning. Everyone stay safe out there.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

"There is, however, one big difference between Trump’s trade policy and China’s. Namely, the Chinese appear to know what they’re doing."

How Trump Is Making China Great

Why we’re going to lose the trade war, and much more besides

paulkrugman.substack.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Thugs. And we're paying for them.

Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · 2d

In Portland, an ambulance was summoned to the ICE office to treat an injured protester (not clear how he was injured). But when the patient was loaded inside, ICE officers refused to let the ambulance leave and threatened to shoot the ambulance driver: www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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🍁Dr. John E Rock @johnerock.bsky.social · 2d

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2

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Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 2d

Holy shit go off John Oliver youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ?...

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

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Plant Powered A-ron🌱🌎💙🌊 @plantpowered1971.bsky.social · 2d

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Why did the government of Egypt suddenly deposit $10 mn in an account controlled by Trump? We may never know. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

$10M cash withdrawal drove secret probe into whether Trump took money from Egypt

Then political appointees shut the case down.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Satyros Phil Brucato @satyrosphilbrucato.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks a bunch, you anti-vaxxer dipshit fucks.

www.npr.org/2025/10/12/n...

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

www.npr.org

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Donna Halper @devorahleah.bsky.social · 2d

I'm sure everyone in Massachusetts feels safer now that ICE detained a 13 year old Brazilian immigrant on his way to school & shipped him 500 miles from his mom. (She's authorized to work & has an upcoming asylum hearing.) How does detaining her son (who broke no laws) make us a better country?🤦‍♀️

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P Marrone, PhD @pammarrone.bsky.social · 1d

What?????

James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 2d

From Kevin Clarke at America: "Eucharistic procession turned back by feds at Broadview ICE detention facility"
www.americamagazine.org/dispatches/2...

Eucharistic procession turned back by feds at Broadview ICE detention facility

Jesuits and other Catholic and Christian clergy were turned back by ICE when they tried to bring the Eucharist to detained immigrants in Broadview, Ill.

www.americamagazine.org

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P Marrone, PhD @pammarrone.bsky.social · 1d

He did a great job on this. I needed that

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 2d

In which John Oliver methodically unpacks how thin it is to claim you’re all about “the truth” when you’re only running essays don’t get properly fact-checked — and don’t hold up to even basic reporting scrutiny www.youtube.com/watch?v=gieT...

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

www.youtube.com