Leigh Williams
@prizm35.bsky.social
NC Liberal, Justice 4 all. Equality. Politics w #cooking #keto #cardiac. Writing & Books too. She/Her 🚫DM🚫Crypto🚫Bots
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Austria’s domestic intelligence service has uncovered a weapons cache in Vienna that is believed to be linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas for use in “possible terrorist attacks in Europe,” the government said.
Weapons cache believed linked to Hamas found in Vienna by Austria’s intelligence service | CNN
Austria’s domestic intelligence service has uncovered a weapons cache in Vienna that is believed to be linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas for use in “possible terrorist attacks in Europe,”...
www.cnn.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Austria’s domestic intelligence service has uncovered a weapons cache in Vienna that is believed to be linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas for use in “possible terrorist attacks in Europe,” the government said.
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There is some good news on the voting front today and it’s important news. It shows us that the courts can still lead, and the rule of law is not broken. No matter what Trump wants you to think. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
Good News: A Court Rejects Trump's Effort To Suppress The Vote
In March, Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS.” Predictably, it was designed to do anything but that.
open.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There is some good news on the voting front today and it’s important news. It shows us that the courts can still lead, and the rule of law is not broken. No matter what Trump wants you to think. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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Aunties on the move from Midwood to Brighton Beach today
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Aunties on the move from Midwood to Brighton Beach today
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The American racial framework allows American elites to avoid confronting institutional failure. If Nordic success is about racial "homogeneity", then American elites don't have to explain why they've chosen hierarchical, means-tested, market-based institutions over universal, egalitarian ones.
October 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The American racial framework allows American elites to avoid confronting institutional failure. If Nordic success is about racial "homogeneity", then American elites don't have to explain why they've chosen hierarchical, means-tested, market-based institutions over universal, egalitarian ones.
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Some of the basics of criminal law that will come to play in the Comey & other Trump revenge prosecutions: Meet Mr. Brady & Mr. Giglio. cafe.com/notes-from-c...
Meet Mr. Brady and Mr. Giglio
These two Supreme Court cases form the foundation of a dual guarantee in criminal law: defendants’ right to exculpatory evidence and to information bearing on witness credibility.
cafe.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Some of the basics of criminal law that will come to play in the Comey & other Trump revenge prosecutions: Meet Mr. Brady & Mr. Giglio. cafe.com/notes-from-c...
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Some cases take on outsized importance, with issues that transcend the decision the parties ask the courts to make. This is one of those cases. The stakes are high: the integrity of the Justice Department and the ability of a president to corrupt the rule of law. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Slow Death Facing The Comey Prosecution
This morning at 10 a.m., former FBI Director Jim Comey was arraigned in federal court.
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Some cases take on outsized importance, with issues that transcend the decision the parties ask the courts to make. This is one of those cases. The stakes are high: the integrity of the Justice Department and the ability of a president to corrupt the rule of law. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
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🚨🚨🚨Chicago - NOW!🚨🚨🚨
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October 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.
October 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.
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One of three Tennessee lawmakers who drew national attention in 2023 when Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature moved to expel them following a gun control protest is running for Congress, he announced Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/3IEravT
'Tennessee Three' Democrat announces bid for Congress against longtime Memphis representative
Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson went to a Memphis park near the neighborhood where he grew up to announce that he will challenge longtime Democratic congressman Steve Cohen to represent the major...
www.pbs.org
October 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One of three Tennessee lawmakers who drew national attention in 2023 when Republicans in the Tennessee Legislature moved to expel them following a gun control protest is running for Congress, he announced Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/3IEravT
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Federal officers are firing so much tear gas at protesters outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, that some nearby community members who aren’t even protesting are struggling to breathe when they leave their homes to run errands.
ICE is hounding Chicago area locals with excessive chemical munitions
Agents are firing tear gas and pepper balls on lawful protesters, lawsuits say, sickening even uninvolved residents.
www.motherjones.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Federal officers are firing so much tear gas at protesters outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, that some nearby community members who aren’t even protesting are struggling to breathe when they leave their homes to run errands.
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JUST IN: A federal appeals court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can stay on the Federal Reserve board -- for now
A federal appeals court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
n.pr
September 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
JUST IN: A federal appeals court blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates.
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.
May 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did.
Fiction isn't fiction because of the setting or costumes, or plot. Fiction is fiction because all the characters speak truth and the other characters believe them and respond to that truth. The protagonist and antagonist share reality. In RL, a person can speak truth, and the reaction is meh.
May 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Fiction isn't fiction because of the setting or costumes, or plot. Fiction is fiction because all the characters speak truth and the other characters believe them and respond to that truth. The protagonist and antagonist share reality. In RL, a person can speak truth, and the reaction is meh.
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When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
You have a right to see this file.
Health Insurance Claim Denied? See What Insurers Said Behind the Scenes
Learn how to request your health insurance claim file, which can include details about what your insurer is saying about you and your case.
propub.li
February 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
When an insurance company is deciding whether to pay for your medical treatment, it generates a file, which should contain all records associated with your case, including documents explaining why the claim was denied.
You have a right to see this file.
You have a right to see this file.
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ProPublica found that some of the largest health insurers have created a playbook that prevents people from getting the mental health care they need.
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
February 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
ProPublica found that some of the largest health insurers have created a playbook that prevents people from getting the mental health care they need.
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
Join us tomorrow, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation as we discuss barriers to care. RSVP: https://propub.li/4k4GYWm
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A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
Block new contracts and nationalize his and trump's existing companies.
This is the way
Block all government Tesla and SpaceX contracts
Block all government Tesla and SpaceX contracts
This Is the Way to Stop Elon Musk
Senate Democrats have the power to block federal contracts to Tesla and SpaceX. It’s the path to pushing Musk out of politics.
theintercept.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Block new contracts and nationalize his and trump's existing companies.
We can do the same
February 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
We can do the same
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Go ahead.
Let the people see you for what you are.
Let the people see you for what you are.
for the second time today, Tom Homan is on Fox News confirming that he asked the DOJ to investigate AOC
February 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Go ahead.
Let the people see you for what you are.
Let the people see you for what you are.
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Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
February 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Big, growing crowd just west of the U.S. Capitol protesting Trump, Musk and DOGE on President’s Day. “Hey Congress, grow a spine,” they shout, gathering for a rally around the reflecting pool.
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
Arrest this hacker.
February 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Arrest this hacker.
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A lot is going on. Here are 3 things for the weekend. #fightback
February 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A lot is going on. Here are 3 things for the weekend. #fightback
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Hundreds of constituents gathered outside the joint offices of @schumer.senate.gov and Kisten Gillibrand in New York City to tell them to Stand Up & Fight Back!
#StopTheCoup #VoughtNo
Photos by Donna Aceto
#StopTheCoup #VoughtNo
Photos by Donna Aceto
February 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Hundreds of constituents gathered outside the joint offices of @schumer.senate.gov and Kisten Gillibrand in New York City to tell them to Stand Up & Fight Back!
#StopTheCoup #VoughtNo
Photos by Donna Aceto
#StopTheCoup #VoughtNo
Photos by Donna Aceto