@sfhirsch.bsky.social
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Judge Emil Bove, Trump's former personal lawyer who Trump then appointed to the federal bench, has been hit with an ethics complaint for attending Trump's rally last night.
"[T]his was a highly charged, highly political event that no federal judge should have been within shouting distance of."
"[T]his was a highly charged, highly political event that no federal judge should have been within shouting distance of."
Judge Bove Faces Complaint Over Trump Rally Attendance - Law360 Pulse
U.S. Circuit Judge Emil Bove, who previously served as President Donald Trump's personal defense attorney and a top official at the U.S. Department of Justice, has been hit with a judicial misconduct ...
www.law360.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Judge Emil Bove, Trump's former personal lawyer who Trump then appointed to the federal bench, has been hit with an ethics complaint for attending Trump's rally last night.
"[T]his was a highly charged, highly political event that no federal judge should have been within shouting distance of."
"[T]his was a highly charged, highly political event that no federal judge should have been within shouting distance of."
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The propaganda spewing from Trump's departments and agencies blaming Democrats for the government shutdown is blatantly illegal. We have the Hatch Act for a reason. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-trump-regime-is-wildly-violating
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The propaganda spewing from Trump's departments and agencies blaming Democrats for the government shutdown is blatantly illegal. We have the Hatch Act for a reason. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/the-trump-regime-is-wildly-violating
This is America right now. Stand against violent state intimidation.
Camouflaged agents.
Ziptying women and kids.
In the middle of the night.
Many were US citizens.
This is Trump’s America—and next it could be YOU.
Ziptying women and kids.
In the middle of the night.
Many were US citizens.
This is Trump’s America—and next it could be YOU.
October 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This is America right now. Stand against violent state intimidation.
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New:
Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Naples, Florida tourist attraction after campaign donor intervened
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Naples, Florida tourist attraction after campaign donor intervened
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...
www.propublica.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
New:
Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Naples, Florida tourist attraction after campaign donor intervened
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Naples, Florida tourist attraction after campaign donor intervened
www.propublica.org/article/kris...
w/ @josh-kaplan.bsky.social @amierjeski.bsky.social
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Immigrants with no criminal record now largest group in Ice detention
www.theguardian.com
Immigrants with no criminal record now largest group in Ice detention
twp.ai
September 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Immigrants with no criminal record now largest group in Ice detention
Shameful
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Shameful
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Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
September 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin
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Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow!
Early voting starts in Virginia tomorrow - so if you want change for the better and are fed up, please get out and vote blue up and down the ballot.
And if you haven't registered get registered ASAP so that you can vote blue up and down the ballot as well.
Early voting starts in Virginia tomorrow - so if you want change for the better and are fed up, please get out and vote blue up and down the ballot.
And if you haven't registered get registered ASAP so that you can vote blue up and down the ballot as well.
🚨EARLY VOTING IN VIRGINIA BEGINS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH🚨
This is your moment, Virginia Dems.
For those who are fed up, you now have the chance to take a stand, cast your ballot and make your voice heard.
Check your county websites for early voting locations.
virginiamercury.com/2025/09/18/v...
This is your moment, Virginia Dems.
For those who are fed up, you now have the chance to take a stand, cast your ballot and make your voice heard.
Check your county websites for early voting locations.
virginiamercury.com/2025/09/18/v...
Virginia’s early voting season begins Friday, ushering in pivotal election • Virginia Mercury
Early voting begins Friday in Virginia’s high-stakes general election, opening a six-week window for voters to cast their ballots in races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, all 100 ...
virginiamercury.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow!
Early voting starts in Virginia tomorrow - so if you want change for the better and are fed up, please get out and vote blue up and down the ballot.
And if you haven't registered get registered ASAP so that you can vote blue up and down the ballot as well.
Early voting starts in Virginia tomorrow - so if you want change for the better and are fed up, please get out and vote blue up and down the ballot.
And if you haven't registered get registered ASAP so that you can vote blue up and down the ballot as well.
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State TV’s @seanhannity hilariously claims this isn’t “conservative censorship” — saying none of them called for Kimmel’s cancelation 🤔
Here’s one from back in July, Sean 👇🏽
Here’s one from back in July, Sean 👇🏽
September 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
State TV’s @seanhannity hilariously claims this isn’t “conservative censorship” — saying none of them called for Kimmel’s cancelation 🤔
Here’s one from back in July, Sean 👇🏽
Here’s one from back in July, Sean 👇🏽
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This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
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ICE claimed the father tried to hit them with his car or that he "dragged" one of the agents. Then bystander video was released showing this was completely false.
ICE executed a man on the street in broad daylight.
ICE executed a man on the street in broad daylight.
Hi
ICE killed a single dad at a traffic stop here on Friday
Today they are disappearing people again in broad daylight, they are everywhere
If you have any national platform at all
Chicago is fucking begging you, please help us
ICE killed a single dad at a traffic stop here on Friday
Today they are disappearing people again in broad daylight, they are everywhere
If you have any national platform at all
Chicago is fucking begging you, please help us
September 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
ICE claimed the father tried to hit them with his car or that he "dragged" one of the agents. Then bystander video was released showing this was completely false.
ICE executed a man on the street in broad daylight.
ICE executed a man on the street in broad daylight.
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NEW: Senate Republicans have BLOCKED Schumer's effort to release the Epstein files. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Senate Republicans Vote Down Democrats’ Push on Epstein Files
Democratic leader Chuck Schumer decries “coverups,” while GOP leader John Thune calls the measure a political stunt.
www.wsj.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
NEW: Senate Republicans have BLOCKED Schumer's effort to release the Epstein files. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Russia is attacking Poland, and Trump’s at Joe’s Seafood getting booed by DC residents.
September 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Russia is attacking Poland, and Trump’s at Joe’s Seafood getting booed by DC residents.
Saying what needs to be said. #courageAgainstDictatorship
I know you, Chicago — and I know you’re up to the difficult time we have ahead, thanks to this President.
August 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Saying what needs to be said. #courageAgainstDictatorship
Shameful
My firm represents FBI Special Agent in Charge of Las Vegas Field Office Spencer Evans, a decorated 21 year veteran, who was just summarily fired by Dir #KashPatel. No due process. Fired because he followed COVID protocol instructions issued by Justice Dept back in 2021-22.
August 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Shameful
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You just gotta LOVE MAD MAGAZINE!!!
August 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
You just gotta LOVE MAD MAGAZINE!!!
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You can measure a society’s political freedom by how openly comedians are able to mock or satirize the government. CBS’s decision to silence Stephen Colbert, announcing the impending end of The Late Show, is another incipient sign of trouble in the United States.
open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
The End of Colbert's Show Signals Trouble
One of the first signs of authoritarianism is headwinds against comedians
open.substack.com
July 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
You can measure a society’s political freedom by how openly comedians are able to mock or satirize the government. CBS’s decision to silence Stephen Colbert, announcing the impending end of The Late Show, is another incipient sign of trouble in the United States.
open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
open.substack.com/pub/fridains...
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The PBS Newshour, itself under threat from the current administration’s budget cuts, reports on the continuing and accelerating negative economic impact on the US tourism and hospitality industry, specifically travel from Canada.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Canadian tourism to U.S. drops dramatically amid Trump's harsh rhetoric
Canada sends more tourists to America than any other country. Last year, Canadians made over 20 million visits to the U.S. and spent more than $20 billion. But this year, many are avoiding U.S. travel...
www.pbs.org
July 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The PBS Newshour, itself under threat from the current administration’s budget cuts, reports on the continuing and accelerating negative economic impact on the US tourism and hospitality industry, specifically travel from Canada.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Save PBS... Find out who are your elected Senators and House Members and CALL THEM. Get your husband, wife, children, aunts and uncles to call them. Get your next door neighbor to call them. Get everyone you know to call them. Offer to dial the damn phone for them. #SAVEPBS
July 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Save PBS... Find out who are your elected Senators and House Members and CALL THEM. Get your husband, wife, children, aunts and uncles to call them. Get your next door neighbor to call them. Get everyone you know to call them. Offer to dial the damn phone for them. #SAVEPBS
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July 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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So grateful for the clear, unequivocal witness and voice of Rep. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social who visited the horrifying detention camp in Florida. As he said, “I didn’t see any Russians who’ve overstayed their visas. Only Black & Latino men who look like me.” @maddow.msnbc.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
So grateful for the clear, unequivocal witness and voice of Rep. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social who visited the horrifying detention camp in Florida. As he said, “I didn’t see any Russians who’ve overstayed their visas. Only Black & Latino men who look like me.” @maddow.msnbc.com
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Universities, whatever their faults, are one of America's most successful products. A massive exporter, they generate innovation and middle class jobs in places where people like Marc Andreessen never visit.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Tech billionaire Trump adviser Marc Andreesen says universities will ‘pay the price’ for DEI
Tech investor and Trump adviser Marc Andreessen in a private group chat attacked colleges for promoting diversity, saying they had discriminated against “native born kids.”
www.washingtonpost.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Universities, whatever their faults, are one of America's most successful products. A massive exporter, they generate innovation and middle class jobs in places where people like Marc Andreessen never visit.
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
The war on scientific research continues
www.nsf.gov/75years So upset about NSF today and the loss of that building with the amazing mural of scientific accomplishments. #RAdminSky
Commemorating 75 Years of Discovery and Innovation
www.nsf.gov
June 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The war on scientific research continues