Lisa McFarlane (she / her)

Trump committed a crime today. Interesting to think about whether even the Court that decided Trump v US would create immunity from a federal statute that by its terms applies criminal liability directly to sitting presidents.

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As his approval rating sinks, Trump wants investigations into pollsters Instead of dealing with the failures that have led to his drop in support, the president is blaming pollsters and news organizations.

hahahahahahahaha

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.

We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.

‘60 Minutes’ Rebukes Paramount On-Air Over Executive Producer’s Exit The show’s top producer abruptly said last week he was quitting. “Paramount began to supervise our content in new ways,” the correspondent Scott Pelley told viewers.

In an extraordinary on-air rebuke, one of the top journalists at “60 Minutes” directly criticized the program’s parent company, Paramount, in the final moments of its Sunday night CBS telecast, its first episode since the program’s executive producer, Bill Owens, announced his intention to resign.

More from today’s Cincinnati protest.

Bay Area protesters rally against Trump Administration Organizers say they’re protesting against what they view as Trump’s civil rights and constitutional violations.

"I’m here today to show my strong feelings. I’ve had several strokes, so I don’t walk well, I have neuropathy in my feet, and crowds frighten me. But I am here to support my people...

"I will lay down my life to fight against a dictator."

www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/19/b...

Nearly 300 scientists apply for French academic program amid Trump cuts in U.S. Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks.

Nearly 300 U.S.-based researchers have applied to one program that promises "scientific refugee status" for those fleeing Trump's academic funding rollbacks.

How to cross thin ice, #polar #bear edition: spread out wide to distribute weight and reduce pressure. This clever move helps avoid breaking the fragile surface.
A survival tactic perfected in the Arctic
#physics

I couldn't read the article because paywall, but... If it was a mistake (which it obv wasn't), they get their $2.2 m and keep their tax exempt status, right?

I still have hope that goodness will triumph. 💙

Thank you, Senator Van Hollen. We need leaders like you rn and always!

As someone who experienced threats and harassment from armed extremists for over a decade, I have empathy for anyone who feels afraid of retaliation for free speech. But at the end of the day, we all must make a choice: back down or double down.

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☕️ 🫖

LIVID

My pet name for her is "Bit¢hface." I think it really suits her.

WATCH: Sen. Van Hollen says he’s headed to El Salvador tomorrow morning to seek the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—and to hopefully visit him in prison. "I promised his wife and his family that I would do everything I could 24/7 to try to bring him home. And that's why I am going to El Salvador."

MIT following Harvard's lead here

I thought the military was here to protect us from
ALL ENEMIES
FOREIGN
OR
DOMESTIC!!!

Where the F are they and why are they not fighting the terrorist regime that has taken over the White House?

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.

Associated Press not allowed in Oval Office despite order A court order is now in effect, allowing the Associated Press to cover White House events again. But the AP said the White House isn't complying with that order.

Story: www.kvue.com/video/news/p...

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'Not Part of the MAGA Agenda': Green Day Tear Through Decades of Hits During Coachella Debut The band took the stage on the second night of the festival and amped up fans during a delightfully anarchic performance.

Led by frontman Billie Joe Armstrong at #Coachella, Green Day continued its tradition of changing the lyrics of the line “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda,” making it “I’m not part of the MAGA agenda.”
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

@j19e.bsky.social

I love her!

a small dog wearing a black and orange bandana, collar, and leash sits on a leafy dirt path and looks up at us with large brown eyes. she's white with brown spots on her ears and eyes. she has brown speckles on her left paw, and her right paw is actually a bright orange webbed duck foot. she likes to have fun with her prosthetics.

This is Autumn. She was born without one paw. Gets along just fine with three, but still sometimes uses a prosthetic leg when she wants to blend in. 13/10

YouTube video by WXII 12 News NC lawmakers postpone vote to ban DEI in state government, as protesters pack state House

"NC lawmakers postpone vote to ban DEI in state government, as protesters pack state House..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqa...

Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.

A Delaware judge finds the right-wing network aired false and defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems' role in the 2020 presidential election. A jury trial is slated for late April.

He is the definition of a tool.