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Joe Richard Feagin is an American sociologist and social theorist who has conducted extensive research on racial and gender issues… more

Joe R. Feagin
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Pete Hegseth’s attempt to gag journalism is a resounding failure | Margaret Sullivan
Hegseth wants journalists to only publish ‘explicitly authorized’ information. That is not how the free press works
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pete Hegseth’s attempt to gag journalism is a resounding failure | Margaret Sullivan
Hegseth wants journalists to only publish ‘explicitly authorized’ information. That is not how the free press works
www.theguardian.com

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No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid," JD Vance. We checked.

By scanning public records and media reports, Mother Jones determined the ages of eight of the 11 participants in the abhorrent leaked texts from young Republicans that Politico covered on Tuesday: They appear to range from 24 to 35.
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HAPPENING NOW: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are answering questions at a CNN town hall moderated by Kaitlan Collins as the US government shutdown hits the two-week mark.

Watch CNN and follow live: https://cnn.it/4omk2TY
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This, it seems, is an early preview of Trump’s lasting political legacy: Republicans are no longer apologizing, nor are they pushing out racist, bigoted allies when they inevitably find themselves embroiled in controversy. trib.al/bESbWqb
JD Vance Just Gave Us a Preview of Trumpism Without Trump
The vice president doesn’t see why full-grown Republican men should have to apologize for being racist Hitler lovers.
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arkansasadvocate.com
Oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday drew protests from activists and lawmakers who warned the case threatens to gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act and strip minority populations of the chance to elect candidates to Congress.
Voting Rights Act supporters rally outside Supreme Court as justices hear Louisiana case | Arkansas Advocate
Oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday drew protests from activists and lawmakers who warned the case threatens to gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act and strip minority…
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govpritzker.illinois.gov
Public health should never be politicized.
 
In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.
 
Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.
Graphic of the Governors Public Health Alliance that reads Disease doesn’t stop at state borders - and neither should state preparedness.
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mississippifreepress.org
The Louisiana case got to this point only after Black voters and civil rights groups sued and won lower court rulings striking down the first congressional map drawn by the state's GOP-controlled Legislature after the 2020 census.
U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Republican Attack on Voting Rights
A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that's designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week.
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npr.org
The Trump administration announced a $100k fine to accompany each H1-B visa, the fine could wreak havoc on rural school districts who rely on them to bring in teachers. n.pr/4qgx4Eo
Many rural schools rely on international teachers. Trump's visa changes threaten that
The Trump administration announced a $100,000 fee to accompany each H1-B visa. The fee could wreak havoc on rural school districts that rely on them to bring in teachers.
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by Joe R. Feagin

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Nicolle Wallace: The reality of Trump’s mass deportation scheme is sinking in for MAGA
The “Deadline: White House” host said the administration’s actions “are proving to be too much” for even some of the president’s most loyal defenders.
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jamellebouie.net
“the constitution forbids race conscious remedies” would be news to the people who wrote the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments
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Michael Li (李之樸) @mcpli.bsky.social · 12h
Griem goes there, arguing in response to Justice Jackson that there can be no race-conscious remedy absent a finding of intentional discrimination.
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Griem goes there, arguing in response to Justice Jackson that there can be no race-conscious remedy absent a finding of intentional discrimination.
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prospectmagazine.co.uk
“Children have to be taught that certain rules of behaviour must be followed if they are to get what they want. That lesson has not got through to little Donald.”
Who will teach Trump not to behave like a baby?
His state visit to the UK would have been comical if it wasn't so worrying
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nbcnews.com
Los Angeles County officials vote to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.
Los Angeles County officials approve emergency declaration over immigration raids
The move allows the LA County Board of Supervisors to provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind as a result of the crackdown on immigrants.
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denisegutzmer.bsky.social
UN agency says C02 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather

The World Meteorological Organization said in its latest bulletin on greenhouse gases that C02 growth rates have now tripled since the 1960s and hit levels not seen in at least 800,000 yrs
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UN agency says C02 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather
The United Nations weather agency reports that carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere reached record highs last year, intensifying climate change and extreme weather.
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thetnholler.bsky.social
“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup
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by Joe R. Feagin

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Tons of BS on Fox.....Why so illiterate about democracy movements?
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 2d
Bullshit. “No Kings” on October 18 will be the largest peaceful protest in American history. Millions & millions & millions & millions of Americans organically taking to the streets to reaffirm this basic American ideal: No Kings here. Never.

Team Trump is scared to death of No Kings.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Sean Duffy: "The No Kings protest, Maria, really frustrating. This is part of antifa, paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it."

by Joe R. Feagin

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Rights of dissent -- know the laws
aclu.org
ACLU @aclu.org · 1d
This Saturday, October 18, we’re exercising our right to dissent and taking to the streets.

Prepare for No Kings protests with our virtual Know Your Rights training this Wednesday, October 15 at aclu.org/october15_training
Black graphic with text "Know Your Rights Before You Hit the Streets We’ll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training Virtual training Wednesday, October 15 7pm ET"

by Joe R. Feagin

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www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Rachel Maddow: As Americans white-knuckle through a shutdown, Trump's corruption takes center stage
There’s a reason why every opposition movement to every authoritarian government focuses on the self-dealing and self-enrichment of the strongman leader.
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by Joe R. Feagin

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Cannot any judge swear her in, Speaker not required?
muellershewrote.com
Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d
NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.
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atrupar.com
Tim Walz: "It's almost unimaginable that he's got Milei in there, giving him $20 billion, so that they can undercut us and China can buy their soybeans from them. And now China has learned they can replace our markets."
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rawstory.com
Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor thrashed her colleagues on Tuesday for refusing to hear a death penalty case despite "extraordinary misconduct" from a juror, according to a new report.
Supreme Court thrashed by justice for refusing case tainted by 'extraordinary misconduct'
Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor thrashed her colleagues on Tuesday for refusing to hear a death penalty case despite "extraordinary misconduct" from a juror, according to a new report. Sotomayor issued a blistering dissent on Tuesday after the court refused to rehear the death sentence case ag...
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muellershewrote.com
NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.
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aclu.org
This Saturday, October 18, we’re exercising our right to dissent and taking to the streets.

Prepare for No Kings protests with our virtual Know Your Rights training this Wednesday, October 15 at aclu.org/october15_training
Black graphic with text "Know Your Rights Before You Hit the Streets We’ll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training Virtual training Wednesday, October 15 7pm ET"
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kathygriffin.bsky.social
Elections aren’t every 4 years or every 2 years, they’re every year. In California we have a special election for prop 50 and it’s a YES. If Texas can gerrymander then we should be able to. I know my comments will be filled with bots, but I won’t be intimidated. Our democracy is vanishing❤️
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You know what today marks? 3 WEEKS since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election to represent #AZ07 in Congress.

That is 3 weeks more that 700k Arizonans have gone without representation in the House because Speaker Mike Johnson won’t swear her in. Stop delaying and do your job.
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October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org
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We know Eli Whitney's story, right? He invented the cotton gin, interchangeable parts, and set the South and North on course for War -- except that didn't actually happen writes Ariel Ron @arielron.bsky.social in an important new Commonplace piece. Check it out:🗃️
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How Eli Whitney Single-handedly Started the Civil War . . . and Why That’s Not True - Commonplace
The real Whitney story is less grand than the legend, but more interesting and, ultimately, more edifying.
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China Bought $12.6 Billion in U.S. Soybeans Last Year. Now, It’s $0. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...
China Bought $12.6 Billion in U.S. Soybeans Last Year. Now, It’s $0.
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by Barack Obama — Reposted by Joe R. Feagin, Melissa Johnson, Jane E. Fountain

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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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