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They are now targeting people who did everything by the book and were literally at the ceremony where they were going to become citizens...
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
They are now targeting people who did everything by the book and were literally at the ceremony where they were going to become citizens...
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
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James Harden (36 years, 80 days) is the oldest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double. He surpasses Larry Bird (35 years, 99 days). Harden has 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists tonight.
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 AM
James Harden (36 years, 80 days) is the oldest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double. He surpasses Larry Bird (35 years, 99 days). Harden has 41 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists tonight.
Thread by Hunter Walker, so certain and so “conclusive”, has analytic issues. “Rents go up even with new housing stock” ignores two obvious factors. 1. Location is prime - attractive. 2. SO MUCH pent up demand, much more stock is needed. bsky.app/profile/hunt...
June 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Thread by Hunter Walker, so certain and so “conclusive”, has analytic issues. “Rents go up even with new housing stock” ignores two obvious factors. 1. Location is prime - attractive. 2. SO MUCH pent up demand, much more stock is needed. bsky.app/profile/hunt...
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Let's all take a moment to read the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. It's only one sentence.
June 10, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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A truly depressing account of the enormous time, effort, & resources that go into building *anything* in blue cities.
Can not be exaggerated how much this phenomenon is crippling blue politics in the US.
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
Can not be exaggerated how much this phenomenon is crippling blue politics in the US.
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
How many meetings does it take in Philadelphia to build 57 affordable homes? A lot.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and developer Pennrose have been trying to get project approval since 2019. The cost has risen, and federal funding could be at risk.
www.inquirer.com
May 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A truly depressing account of the enormous time, effort, & resources that go into building *anything* in blue cities.
Can not be exaggerated how much this phenomenon is crippling blue politics in the US.
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
Can not be exaggerated how much this phenomenon is crippling blue politics in the US.
www.inquirer.com/real-estate/...
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NEW PIECE- with a version in @rollingstone.com . Can the Trump Administration arbitrarily Take money from Anyone's bank account? The Federal Government debiting 80.5 million dollars from New York City government's central bank account suggests yes.
www.crisesnotes.com/can-the-trum...
www.crisesnotes.com/can-the-trum...
Can the Trump Administration Arbitrarily Take Money from Anyone’s Bank Account? Federal Government’s Mugging of New York City for FEMA Funds Suggests Yes
Notes on the Crises pivoted on February 1st into around the clock coverage of the Trump-Musk Treasury Payments Crisis of 2025. Today is Day Forty Two.
A version of this article is simultaneously appe...
www.crisesnotes.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW PIECE- with a version in @rollingstone.com . Can the Trump Administration arbitrarily Take money from Anyone's bank account? The Federal Government debiting 80.5 million dollars from New York City government's central bank account suggests yes.
www.crisesnotes.com/can-the-trum...
www.crisesnotes.com/can-the-trum...
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One federal worker makes the point that all signs point toward Elon/Trump rolling out massive new waves of terminations in critical services positions next week. Crazy you’d torch your leverage when voters are about to find out a lot more about what’s happening
March 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
One federal worker makes the point that all signs point toward Elon/Trump rolling out massive new waves of terminations in critical services positions next week. Crazy you’d torch your leverage when voters are about to find out a lot more about what’s happening
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Just a simple point on politics. The middle of these stories below means that every House Republican voted for Medicare and Medicaid cuts. Full stop. Crank up the ads.
March 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Just a simple point on politics. The middle of these stories below means that every House Republican voted for Medicare and Medicaid cuts. Full stop. Crank up the ads.
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NEW -- If we didn't know from doing the math already, now CBO confirms:
Republicans cannot achieve their budget goals without cutting into Medicare or Medicaid benefits, CBO finds
Republicans cannot achieve their budget goals without cutting into Medicare or Medicaid benefits, CBO finds
GOP must cut Medicaid or Medicare to achieve budget goals, CBO finds
The nonpartisan bookkeeper said there’s no other way to cut $1.5 trillion from the budget over the next decade.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
NEW -- If we didn't know from doing the math already, now CBO confirms:
Republicans cannot achieve their budget goals without cutting into Medicare or Medicaid benefits, CBO finds
Republicans cannot achieve their budget goals without cutting into Medicare or Medicaid benefits, CBO finds
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Wrote up something about Techdirt's recent coverage, and why (whether we like it or not) we need to be a "democracy blog" now, rather than just a "tech" blog (not that we've ever been just a tech blog).
This story is *the* story and it impacts everything else.
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w...
This story is *the* story and it impacts everything else.
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w...
Why Techdirt Is Now A Democracy Blog (Whether We Like It Or Not)
While political reporters are still doing their view-from-nowhere “Democrats say this, Republicans say that” dance, tech and legal journalists have been watching an unfortunately recogn…
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March 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Wrote up something about Techdirt's recent coverage, and why (whether we like it or not) we need to be a "democracy blog" now, rather than just a "tech" blog (not that we've ever been just a tech blog).
This story is *the* story and it impacts everything else.
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w...
This story is *the* story and it impacts everything else.
www.techdirt.com/2025/03/04/w...
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Update: Commerce Secretary Lutnick, who recently hinted at plans to manipulate GDP stats, has also now officially killed the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee.
Committee members were notified today that committee purpose has been "fulfilled," & comm terminated effective Feb. 28, 2025
Committee members were notified today that committee purpose has been "fulfilled," & comm terminated effective Feb. 28, 2025
March 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Update: Commerce Secretary Lutnick, who recently hinted at plans to manipulate GDP stats, has also now officially killed the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee.
Committee members were notified today that committee purpose has been "fulfilled," & comm terminated effective Feb. 28, 2025
Committee members were notified today that committee purpose has been "fulfilled," & comm terminated effective Feb. 28, 2025
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An estimated 300,000 children globally are expected to lose access to a nutrient-dense peanut butter that’s specially formulated to treat severe acute malnutrition.
Georgia Nonprofit That Produces Life-Saving Food For Kids Has Federal Contract Cut
An estimated 300,000 children globally are expected to lose access to a nutrient-dense peanut butter that’s specially formulated to treat severe acute malnutrition.
www.huffpost.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
An estimated 300,000 children globally are expected to lose access to a nutrient-dense peanut butter that’s specially formulated to treat severe acute malnutrition.
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
www.finance.senate.gov
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
@howardbeck.bsky.social was listening with interest to your back and forth with Raja on Lamelo Ball. One comment. Have you looked at Maxey’s performance, number of shots, efficiency, wins without Embiid? same argument you apply to Ball can be applied to Maxey. Every single one. Worth mentioning.
January 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
@howardbeck.bsky.social was listening with interest to your back and forth with Raja on Lamelo Ball. One comment. Have you looked at Maxey’s performance, number of shots, efficiency, wins without Embiid? same argument you apply to Ball can be applied to Maxey. Every single one. Worth mentioning.