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I am old enough to remember when a movie character said "PAPERS PLEASE" it was a universally understood signifier of an evil regime
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
By Judith Roberts * As an attorney I’m deeply alarmed by an incident that occurred just this week and feel compelled to share it—to raise aw...
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April 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I am old enough to remember when a movie character said "PAPERS PLEASE" it was a universally understood signifier of an evil regime
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1. The DOJ has sent threatening letters to several medical journals, focused around whether these journals are spreading misinformation that harms the American people and suppressing alternative viewpoints.
I study how the norms and institutions of science facilitate discovery and self-correction.
I study how the norms and institutions of science facilitate discovery and self-correction.
Trump-Allied Prosecutor Sends Letters to Medical Journals Alleging Bias (Gift Article)
An interim U.S. attorney is demanding information about the selection of research articles and the role of N.I.H. Experts worry this will have a chilling effect on publications.
www.nytimes.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
1. The DOJ has sent threatening letters to several medical journals, focused around whether these journals are spreading misinformation that harms the American people and suppressing alternative viewpoints.
I study how the norms and institutions of science facilitate discovery and self-correction.
I study how the norms and institutions of science facilitate discovery and self-correction.
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•CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS•
Trump stands before America, flagrantly defying the courts — including a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling.
Trump believes his hardline immigration stance is so popular with Americans that he can get away with flouting the law.
On immigration: “A judge wasn't elected to…
Trump stands before America, flagrantly defying the courts — including a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling.
Trump believes his hardline immigration stance is so popular with Americans that he can get away with flouting the law.
On immigration: “A judge wasn't elected to…
April 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
•CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS•
Trump stands before America, flagrantly defying the courts — including a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling.
Trump believes his hardline immigration stance is so popular with Americans that he can get away with flouting the law.
On immigration: “A judge wasn't elected to…
Trump stands before America, flagrantly defying the courts — including a 9-0 Supreme Court ruling.
Trump believes his hardline immigration stance is so popular with Americans that he can get away with flouting the law.
On immigration: “A judge wasn't elected to…
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Van Hollen: This case is not just about one man. It's about protecting the Constitutional rights of everybody who resides in the United States of America.
April 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Van Hollen: This case is not just about one man. It's about protecting the Constitutional rights of everybody who resides in the United States of America.
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Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
April 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
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The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
April 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The Dallas ICE office is involved in a mass removal effort targeting nearly 200 people — many without removal orders — scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
This is not just cruel – it is lawless. I refuse to stay quiet while families are being torn apart, and lives are being put at risk.
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
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Our philanthropy is getting into the monkey business.
Really glad that Open was able to step in on short notice (<24h) to make sure Sarah Fortune's work on TB vaccines can continue
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/18/...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/18/...
April 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Our philanthropy is getting into the monkey business.
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If Trumpty-Dumpty is working with the Russians to screw up America, he's doing a great job. Eggs, $11 a dozen. Health & Human Services down the dumper, ditto VA. If you call Social Security, they tell you to call back later. Guys 'n gals, this is more fucked up than Peter O'Toole on his birthday.
March 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If Trumpty-Dumpty is working with the Russians to screw up America, he's doing a great job. Eggs, $11 a dozen. Health & Human Services down the dumper, ditto VA. If you call Social Security, they tell you to call back later. Guys 'n gals, this is more fucked up than Peter O'Toole on his birthday.
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A reminder to DOGE.👇
"It is long settled that courts possess inherent authority to initiate contempt proceedings for disobedience to their orders, authority which necessarily encompasses the ability to appoint a private attorney to prosecute the contempt." -Young v. U.S. ex rel. Vuitton (1987).
"It is long settled that courts possess inherent authority to initiate contempt proceedings for disobedience to their orders, authority which necessarily encompasses the ability to appoint a private attorney to prosecute the contempt." -Young v. U.S. ex rel. Vuitton (1987).
February 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A reminder to DOGE.👇
"It is long settled that courts possess inherent authority to initiate contempt proceedings for disobedience to their orders, authority which necessarily encompasses the ability to appoint a private attorney to prosecute the contempt." -Young v. U.S. ex rel. Vuitton (1987).
"It is long settled that courts possess inherent authority to initiate contempt proceedings for disobedience to their orders, authority which necessarily encompasses the ability to appoint a private attorney to prosecute the contempt." -Young v. U.S. ex rel. Vuitton (1987).
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully synchronised their electricity systems with the European energy network today. This is a key milestone for the Baltic States and for Europe strengthening energy resilience and independence across the region. ⚡️
In one heartbeat with Europe - the Baltic states have successfully joined the European energy network
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February 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully synchronised their electricity systems with the European energy network today. This is a key milestone for the Baltic States and for Europe strengthening energy resilience and independence across the region. ⚡️
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In preparation for today’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, state police forced over 100 homeless men and women onto buses under threat of arrest, dumping them in an unheated warehouse. Tents destroyed, belongings lost. Press are barred from the warehouse.
The price tag for this cruelty? $17.5 million
The price tag for this cruelty? $17.5 million
Louisiana coerced unhoused people into an unheated warehouse – and paid $17.5m for it
Dozens of New Orleanians were bused to a site with insufficient heating and blankets days before the city is to host the Super Bowl
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
In preparation for today’s Super Bowl in New Orleans, state police forced over 100 homeless men and women onto buses under threat of arrest, dumping them in an unheated warehouse. Tents destroyed, belongings lost. Press are barred from the warehouse.
The price tag for this cruelty? $17.5 million
The price tag for this cruelty? $17.5 million
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probably the most mischievous grin ever
February 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
probably the most mischievous grin ever
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This Super Bowl Sunday, here's a reminder of what real courage looks like.
February 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This Super Bowl Sunday, here's a reminder of what real courage looks like.
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My latest: Elon Musk Is A Danger To His Colleagues – And That Means We're All Fuckked
Overriding the White House on his lackey’s departure, Musk’s message to his Trump colleagues represents a dire warning for the American people. www.thealtmedia.com/p/elon-musk-...
Overriding the White House on his lackey’s departure, Musk’s message to his Trump colleagues represents a dire warning for the American people. www.thealtmedia.com/p/elon-musk-...
Elon Musk Is A Danger To His Colleagues – And That Means We're All F**ked
Overriding the White House on his lackey’s departure, Musk’s message to his Trump colleagues represents a dire warning for the American people.
www.thealtmedia.com
February 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
My latest: Elon Musk Is A Danger To His Colleagues – And That Means We're All Fuckked
Overriding the White House on his lackey’s departure, Musk’s message to his Trump colleagues represents a dire warning for the American people. www.thealtmedia.com/p/elon-musk-...
Overriding the White House on his lackey’s departure, Musk’s message to his Trump colleagues represents a dire warning for the American people. www.thealtmedia.com/p/elon-musk-...
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Kendrick turned a diss track into a Grammy and a Superbowl halftime show it is literally impossible to top that might as well tear down mt Rushmore and put up 4 Kendricks
February 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Kendrick turned a diss track into a Grammy and a Superbowl halftime show it is literally impossible to top that might as well tear down mt Rushmore and put up 4 Kendricks
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Nobody has ever dodged a bullet like J Cole.
February 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Nobody has ever dodged a bullet like J Cole.
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Today we are all focused on what is happening to the federal government. This is coming next. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The Coming Attack on Free and Fair Elections
From Marc | If we are to preserve democracy, those of us on the left must prioritize free and fair elections.
www.democracydocket.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today we are all focused on what is happening to the federal government. This is coming next. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
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Hey NYTimes — *now* you’re lighting the beacons? NOW?!? After months of “Sauron: Avatar Of Evil… Or Extreme Uniter?” thumbsucker reporting you’re screaming what we’ve known since 2015? Fuck all the way off.
February 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Hey NYTimes — *now* you’re lighting the beacons? NOW?!? After months of “Sauron: Avatar Of Evil… Or Extreme Uniter?” thumbsucker reporting you’re screaming what we’ve known since 2015? Fuck all the way off.
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Irises, 2012 by Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder #WomensArt
February 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Irises, 2012 by Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder #WomensArt