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Indeed. www.lawdork.com/p/the-two-sh...
November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: As part of his contempt inquiry, Judge Boasberg orders DHS Sec Kristi Noem and other officials to submit declarations by 12/5 attesting to their actions relating to the decision not to turn around March 15 Alien Enemies Act flights.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA J.G.G., et al., Plaintiffs, V. DONALD J. TRUMP, et al., Defendants. Civil Action No. 25-766 (JEB) ORDER At the hearing on November 19, 2025, the Court offered both sides an opportunity to propose next steps in its inquiry into whether a criminal-contempt referral is appropriate. The Government, now for the first time, has identified who purportedly made the decision not to recall planes containing Alien Enemies Act detainees on March 15, 2025: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. See ECF No. 195 (Def. Resp.) at 2. Defendants nonetheless maintain, relying heavily on Judge Katsas's concurring opinion for the D.C. Circuit panel, that her decision was proper and not contumacious. Id. at 3-4 (citing J.G.G. v. Trump, 147 F.4th 1044, 1052 (D.C. Cir. 2025) (Katsas, J., concurring)). As a result, the Government posits that "no further steps are warranted" because "Defendants did not violate this Court's order." Id. at 1. Given that the other two panel members (plus the majority of the en banc court) did not agree with J. Katsas, the Court is not prepared at this juncture to terminate its inquiry. Instead, it must determine whether Secretary Noem or anyone else should be referred for potential contempt prosecution. In other words, the Court must decide if: (1) the court order was "clear and reasonably specific"; (2) "the defendant violated the order"; and (3) "the violation was willful." United States v. Young, 107 F.3d 903, 907 (D.C. Cir. 1997) (quoting United States v. NYNEX Corp., 8 F.3d 52, 54 (D.C. Cir. 1993)). In conducting such inquiry, Plaintiffs submit that the Court should "require the government to promptly file declarations) identifying all individuals involved in the decision not to halt the transfer of class members out of U.S. physical custody on March 15 and 16, 2025." ECF No. 193 (Pl. Resp.) at 1. "[O]nce these declarations are filed and depending on what information they disclose, the Court should then determine the appropriate sequence of witness testimony, and the manner in which that testimony should be provided." Id. The Government similarly notes: "If the Court believes any further information is needed for [its inquiry], Defendants respectfully request an opportunity to provide that information to the Court by way of declarations in the first instance (as even Plaintiffs agree is appropriate)." Def. Resp. at 1. The Court will adopt the parties' agreement on starting with declarations; it will then assess the need for witness testimony. It therefore ORDERS that by December 5, 2025, the Government shall submit declarations from all individuals involved in the decision not to halt the transfer of class members out of U.S. physical custody on March 15 and 16, 2025. Such declarations shall detail their roles in such decision. /s/ James E. Boasberg JAMES E. BOASBERG Chief Judge
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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walterolson.bsky.social
"Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight 'would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,' said Huntley, now director of the national security law program at Georgetown Law."
ellenwapo.bsky.social Ellen Nakashima @ellenwapo.bsky.social · 19h
SCOOP: For the Trump admin's Sept. 2 strike targeting 11 men on a boat suspected of ferrying drugs, SecDef Hegseth gave an order, officials say, to kill them all. When two men were still alive, orders were given to strike again, finishing them off.

www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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nstenhouse.bsky.social
The Trump DOJ played down the risk of deploying the National Guard to DC, despite warnings, and now one of them is dead. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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digthatdata.bsky.social
Taiwan recognized the threat of disinformation from china around 2000-ish and engaged in a society-wide cognitive inoculation strategy that focuses on prebunking and media literacy education.

www.foreignaffairsreview.com/home/beyond-...
Beyond Censorship: Taiwan’s Model for Combating Disinformation — FOREIGN AFFAIRS REVIEW
In today's digital and globalised world, disinformation is a greater threat than ever. In 2024, when major democracies held elections, fears of its impact were especially strong. According to the Co...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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bgrueskin.bsky.social
🎁 link to the WSJ editorial that made Stephen Miller so mad.

"It would be a shame if this single act of betrayal became the excuse for deporting all Afghan refugees...

"Thousands are building new lives here in peace. Collective punishment won’t make America safer."

www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
Opinion | The Ambush on the National Guard
The alleged shooting by an Afghan ‘partner’ shouldn’t condemn all who assisted the U.S. and now live here.
www.wsj.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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enjohnston.bsky.social
When the WALL ST JOURNAL ED BOARD thinks you’re being reactionary…. www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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steadystatevets.bsky.social
1/ Collective punishment of tens of thousands of vetted Afghan partners won’t prevent radicalization. But it will guarantee fewer allies, more enemies, and higher risks for U.S. troops the next time we deploy.

www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
Opinion | The Ambush on the National Guard
The alleged shooting by an Afghan ‘partner’ shouldn’t condemn all who assisted the U.S. and now live here.
www.wsj.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
On day 2, I can confidently say that making cardamom pumpkin pie was an excellent flavor decision (... definitely not just because I forgot to buy cloves and ginger...)
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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peark.es
It's pretty astounding how wide the error bars around load growth over the next 5 years look.
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1. Canceled data centers shave gigawatts off a utility giant’s project pipeline In just the last three months, Georgia Power has removed 6 gigawatts of projected demand from its 2030s forecasts — enough to serve every household in the Atlanta metropolitan area more than three times over, according to a filing Friday with the Georgia Public Service Commission. The cause: canceled or postponed data center developments. Projects totaling nearly 6 gigawatts of projected demand by the mid 2030s fell off the books. Of the 28 large power user projects the Southern Company-owned utility disclosed in its report to regulators, 18 have broken ground and 10 are pending constructions. That indicates that the developers are pushing to make sure they advance, and suggests the dip in the last quarter may not extend. In the report, Utility Dive noted, Georgia Power said the “majority of new generation” the company wanted approval for was “not backed by” contracts with large power users.
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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lisajune.bsky.social
Please enjoy my teenager’s charcu-turkey
A charcuterie board arranged in the shape of a turkey. The body is the turkey is a pear with eyes, beak, and legs made of cheese. Surrounding the body are concentric arcs of meat, cheese, crackers, and fruit forming an exaggerated fan of tail feathers.
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.

www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Spatchcocking my turkey for the 4th year running www.seriouseats.com/butterfiled-... Top-tier Thanksgiving lifehack; it cuts roasting time in half and avoids drying out the turkey
Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Turkey With Gravy Recipe
Spatchcocking turkey gives you stunningly crisp skin and perfectly cooked white and dark meat. Bonus: this recipe makes a flavorful gravy from the pan drippings, too.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Those who do not remember history are doomed to be tried by it.
A tweet from Melanie D’Arrigo saying the Nuremberg Trials established that “just following orders” is not a legal defense and that the military must disobey unlawful orders. Below is a Fox News screenshot of two women being interviewed remotely about military conduct.
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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chrischirp.bsky.social
this is amazing news - the HPV vaccine promises to eliminate cervical cancer in countries where uptake is high.
ivalaine.bsky.social Dr M @ivalaine.bsky.social · 3d
Vaccinating boys and girls. It works bitches.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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dirtysexyhistory.bsky.social
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.

Gift link:

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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ryanlcooper.com
"the economic response to the pandemic really worked. Indeed, there is a good case that it was the most successful example of countercyclical policy in US history." jwmason.org/slackwire/at...
At Groundwork: Lessons from the September Jobs Report – J. W. Mason
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November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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carolsott.bsky.social
From the Public Justice Center:

"Families shouldn't lose their belongings in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act." secure.everyaction.com/IJr881F7W0iK...
Families shouldn't lose their possessions in an eviction. Tell the Baltimore City Council to act.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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vulture.com
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
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November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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carolsott.bsky.social
Maryland tenant friends -- if you're facing eviction, you may be able to seek assistance through the Community Schools Rental Assistance Program. Go here for more information: econaction.org/tenant-advoc...
Maryland Announces Eviction Prevention Funds for Eight Jurisdictions | Economic Action MD Fund
To receive eviction prevention funds, a household must have a child in a Community School in a participating jurisdiction living in the home.
econaction.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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My recommendation to my students tomorrow is that if they get stuck in an uncomfortable Thanksgiving conversation with family, just start manually tearing apart the turkey to show off the theropod synapomorphies. I promise that will derail whatever the previous topic was.
a turkey is standing in a grassy field with other birds .
Alt: a turkey running awkwardly in a grassy field with other birds
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November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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whysharksmatter.bsky.social
Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.

Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!

🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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#VaccinesWork
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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obialik.bsky.social
Hormonal therapy meaningfully reduces suicidality over time in transgender (and gender-diverse) adolescents. Letting people live in the body that's right for them is literally a life saver. 🧪

Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Suicidality score means and SDs for the entire cohort and subgroups at baseline (before HRT) and follow-up (after) ASQ, Ask Suicide-Screening Questions; AFAB, assigned female at birth; AMAB, assigned male at birth; GnRHa, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist; HT, hormone therapy.
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The true meaning of Thanksgiving: introducing younger relatives to flash videos they missed due to not being 14 at the peak of AlbinoBlackSheep's popularity
November 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM