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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 10h

Korol is a US citizen. Her family hasn’t heard from her since she was taken, public charges haven’t been released—what crime did she even commit? 2nd-Degree Woodwinding?—and there has been no explanation for her “renditioning” across state lines.

We’ve moved into a new phase of Trump lawlessness.

Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 10h

A musician, Oriana Korol, was peacefully playing clarinet with her protest band outside ICE facilities in Portland, OR.

When the band started playing “Ghostbusters,” ICE thugs suddenly poured outside, slammed her into the mud, arrested her and took her to a jail 9 miles away in Vancouver, WA.

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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David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 19h

"Make a Dog's Day Adoption Weekend" is this weekend at six locations throughout Los Angeles! www.laanimalservices.com/make-dogs-da... #AdoptDontShop #LosAngeles

Make a Dog's Day Adoption Weekend

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog

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Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine @pucvm.bsky.social · 11d

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. You can: adopt or foster, volunteer to walk dogs, help with transport, donate supplies, share adoptable dogs, sponsor an adoption, ask your shelter what they need most.
#Purdue #VetMed #ShelterMedicine #AdoptDontShop American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

A happy black Labrador lying on grass in a park with a leash attached, buildings and people in the background.

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Los Angeles County @countyofla.bsky.social · 5d

It’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in #LACounty! 🐾
Ready to meet your new best friend? 🧡

Adopt today at animalcare.lacounty.gov or visit your local @LACoAnimalCare center!

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Bridge Michigan @bridgemi.com · 1d

Are Michigan chimps people with rights? Court to weigh question

A court hearing Tuesday will determine whether an Upper Peninsula zoo should have to justify the captivity of chimpanzees.

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David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 1d

The Michigan Court of Appeals tomorrow at 10 a.m. EDT will hear the landmark case brought by @nonhumanrights.bsky.social on the right to liberty for seven chimpanzees held captive at the DeYoung Family Zoo. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6khy... #AnimalLaw #Courts #Michigan

MCOA Oral Argument October 14th - Panel 4

YouTube video by Michigan Court of Appeals

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VINE Sanctuary @vinesanctuary.bsky.social · 1d

Along with cockfighting, homophobia, and racism, dairy farming came to the Americas as part of the conquest. If you're ready to decolonize your diet, visit Veg2Vegan.org for 30 days of advice, inspiration, and support.

Painting of a cow stepping onto the shore followed by conquistadors with boats in the distance.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 1d

We stand alongside fellow attorneys general and condemn the retaliatory prosecution of New York Attorney General Tish James. We cannot allow the rule of law to be twisted into a tool for revenge.

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David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 1d

"Prefer short sentences. The average sentence
length in good drafting is 25 to 30 words." #PlainLanguageDay

David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 4d

I use this guide almost every day. The five basic tips under the heading "Make the draft readable" on page two are invaluable. And, credit where it's due, the federal judiciary continues to make it available to the public. #LegalWriting #PlainLanguage

Megan E. Boyd @meganeboyd.bsky.social · Apr 11

Bryan A. Garner and Joe Kimble have released Essentials for Drafting Clear Legal Rules and you can snag it for FREE!

www.uscourts.gov/sites/defaul...

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Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 2d

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver this week is a complete takedown of Bari Weiss... and it's thorough and devastating.

And a bit of interesting timing, given that Weiss's new boss, David Ellison (who is talked about in the episode) is trying to buy HBO, where Oliver's show is...

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Shane Burley (Blue Sky Edition) @shaneburley.bsky.social · 3d

The biggest #strike of the year starts on Tuesday, featuring 45k #healthcareworkers. This means tens of thousands across Oregon, California, Washington and Hawaii, in particular. Picket lines at 6 KP locations in Portland area, and will lead the labor march on Oct 18th.
truthout.org/articles/23-...

23 Unions Plan to Strike Together If Kaiser Fails to Address Workplace Crises

Overworked and understaffed, over 45,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente are poised to strike.

truthout.org

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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 2d

We’re proud to celebrate the rich heritage and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Washingtonians.

Now is not the time to retreat from our core values in Washington of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Now more than ever, we must lean into them.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month.

Proclamation from the Governor declaring Hispanic Heritage Month

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 3d

Find a place in your heart for Nero, located in Seattle, WA.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/nero-78293849/wa/seattle/seattle-animal-shelter-wa27/

Nero is a Domestic Short Hair cat, available for adoption in Seattle, WA.

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Hamilton Nolan @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social · 3d

Has lived in the US since he was NINE MONTHS OLD.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 3d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 3d

Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

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Guy Felicella @guyfelicella.bsky.social · 3d

Mandatory recovery treatment doesn't solve homelessness, building affordable housing does.

I CAN'T BELIEVE PEOPLE HAVE A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING THIS .....

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David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 3d

Leilani Farm Sanctuary’s episode on AnimalZone is up. youtu.be/8qOvtXk11AY?... #Maui #SanctuaryLife #VeganForTheAnimals

David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 4d

I use this guide almost every day. The five basic tips under the heading "Make the draft readable" on page two are invaluable. And, credit where it's due, the federal judiciary continues to make it available to the public. #LegalWriting #PlainLanguage

Megan E. Boyd @meganeboyd.bsky.social · Apr 11

Bryan A. Garner and Joe Kimble have released Essentials for Drafting Clear Legal Rules and you can snag it for FREE!

www.uscourts.gov/sites/defaul...

www.uscourts.gov

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David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 4d

"This Saturday, October 11, viewers can tune in to AnimalZone to take a heartwarming ride on the road towards Hāna, where rainbows meet waterfalls and a special animal sanctuary awaits." apnews.com/press-releas... #SanctuaryStories #Hawaii

AnimalZone® Visits the Leilani Farm Sanctuary, Maui’s 'Noah’s Ark'

This week’s new episode showcases the tropical haven for 300 rescued animals HAIKU, HI, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- This Saturday, October 11, viewers can tune in to Animal...

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5d

🐶🐱 New California pet laws!

🐾 3rd party, for-profit sales of cats, puppies and rabbits are now BANNED
🐾 Cats CANNOT be declawed for non-medical reasons
🐾 Sellers MUST disclose origin and health info
🐾 Contracts for pets that include non-refundable deposits will be VOID

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David Raatz Ⓥ @raatz.bsky.social · 5d

Turn your passion for justice and compassion into a career in animal law with an advanced degree youtube.com/watch?v=l1RO... @lclarklaw.bsky.social #AnimalLaw

Turning Your Passion Into Advocacy: Advanced Degrees in Animal Law

YouTube video by Center For Animal Law Studies

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New York City Council @council.nyc.gov · 5d

BREAKING: The Council’s Land Use Committees voted to approve the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, NYC’s largest neighborhood rezoning in over 20 years. It will deliver nearly 12k new homes (including almost 4,200 permanently affordable), 7k jobs, and $413M in community investments for Southeast Queens.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 6d

The 3rd thing DOJ listed to justify invasion of IL (after pointing to a flyer from June that said, "bring noisemakers") is a guy arrested for threats.

Even the news report they point to notes the last threat he made before his arrest was 7 weeks earlier.

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15. Between approximately February 2025 and July 2025, an individual named Michael
Stover posted threats against ICE agents and officers on social media platforms and
called for violence against them, including according to the criminal complaint filed
against him, calling for others to kill officials “on sight.” Additional posts included
comments like, “Abolition is not enough, the goons themselves must be exterminated to
the absolute last one. Masks off, photographs taken, then shoot em.” Stover also
stockpiled weapons and ammunition. After being monitored and investigated for months,
in September 2025, he was arrested pursuant to a warrant and charged in the District
Court for the Northern District of Illinois with threatening to kill federal immigration
officers. Those charges remain pending.5

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dr. caitlin m. green @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social · 6d

andy ngo is at the white house right now briefing the president on the antifa menace. that is a real sentence that is true. what the fuck

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 6d

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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