Paula Scia

“An attack on anyone’s fundamental rights is an attack on all of us.”

We have more power than they do, if we choose to exercise it.

Stop shopping as much as possible.

Call big box stores and tell them why.

Write your reps, no matter their party.

@rbreich.bsky.social

Two federal judges say use of AI led to errors in US court rulings Two federal judges admitted in response to an inquiry by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley that members of their staff used artificial intelligence to help prepare recent court orders that Grassley called "error-ridden."

As a supervising attorney, I am here to tell young lawyers that AI is absolutely a threat to your career. I do not mean that it will replace you. I mean that if you use it, you increase the risk that another attorney will replace you when you are fired. www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

The incident is marks the third straight day that federal agents have deployed tear gas against Chicagoans and the seventh time in 22 days.
Video from a photographer for the @chicagotribune.com:

😂😂😂😂

Voter fraud is exceedingly rare, but Mr. Trump and other Republicans have since claimed it is rampant, particularly voting by mail, which is how most Californians vote. Democrats have called the argument a ruse for voter suppression. “This administration has made no secret of its goal to undermine free and fair elections,” Brandon Richards, a spokesman for Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, said in a statement. “Deploying these federal forces appears to be an intimidation tactic meant for one thing: suppress the vote.”

Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey

Hmmm why would Trump being doing this? If you only read the headline, it almost seems normal but it's not. It's political intimidation by a lawless President and his weaponized DOJ.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...

Trump Administration To Monitor Voting in California and New Jersey Read more here.

NEW: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that it will send election monitors to polling sites in California and New Jersey — a move that Democrats and democracy advocates warned may be a potential step toward the Trump administration seizing control of voting.

The company brought Junior in right after the election as part owner. They just won the largest drone motor contract awarded by the Pentagon.

WTF

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BREAKING: Letitia James has announced a Government portal for Videos and images of ICE Agents who may have committed crimes.

Please Use it and SHARE!

ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...

Enten: "Trump is doing absolutely awful in the minds of the American people. We're talking about new lows. CNBC, -13 net approval on the economy. It's -19 among Quinnipiac ... He's not just beating himself with record lows -- this is the lowest for any president ever."

Wiley Nickel knows a thing or two about gerrymandering, since the NC legislature drew him out of his seat in 2024. Republicans have now redrawn the maps again to gain another Republican seat. California needs our help to vote #YesOnProp50 Let the people decide‼️Fight🔥with🔥🔥🔥

Attorney General James Launches Portal to Collect Photos and Videos of ICE Activity in New York NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is encouraging New Yorkers to submit videos or other documentation of federal immigration enforcement actions in New York following yesterday’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Canal Street in New York City. “Every New Yorker has the right to live without fear or intimidation,” said Attorney General James. “If you witnessed and documented ICE activity yesterday, I urge you to share that footage with my office. We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law. No one should be subject to unlawful questioning, detention, or intimidation.” Attorney General James is asking New Yorkers to share photos or videos of federal government actions using the Office of the Attorney General’s new online portal.

The day after the Chinatown raid, New York AG Tish James launches an online portal for the public to submit photos and videos of ICE activity.

"We are committed to reviewing these reports and assessing any violations of law," she writes.

Portal ag.ny.gov/federal-acti...

Chris Murphy: "There's a lot of history that has taken place in the East Wing & it was just destroyed without any conversation in the public, without any consent of Congress. It's absolutely illegal. That visual is powerful b/c you're watching destruction of the rule of law as those walls come down"

a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom

I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.

#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp

A picture is worth 1,000 words.

Moskowitz: We need $30 billion to extend, obviously, these healthcare subsidies, which allow Americans—Americans, not illegal—Americans, citizens, to afford healthcare.

And the president’s like, “We don’t have $30 billion, but I am going to send $40 billion to my dear friend in Argentina.”

This is a desecration and an abomination. First he posts an AI video of himself wearing a crown dumping shit on the heads of Americans, then he starts tearing down part of the White House for his Mar-a-Lago style ballroom.

Chicago Mayor Issues Defiant Call For A General Strike It was an audacious proposal, given that the U.S. has never held a true, nationwide general strike.

Whoa. Chicago mayor calls for a general strike; now we're talking

www.huffpost.com/entry/chicag...

Opinion | Two weddings and a funeral show what H-1B chaos costs America Trump’s H-1B visa fee might never go into effect, but much of the damage is already done.

“Abandoning their wedding plans, they booked two one-way tickets through Vancouver for a total of $3,350 and raced to the airport.”
This is well-done: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Top 40 No Kings Signs, #31-40 Countdown of the best protest signs from Oct. 18

Here is my countdown of the Top 40 protest signs from No Kings 10/18. These are good, but stay tuned because the Top 20 are pretty epic. Here is 31-40. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

It's already No Kings Day in some parts of the world!

Prince Andrew Surrenders Duke of York Title

Wow, the brits can be brutal when it comes to punishing royal child rapists.

"Andrew will also be banished from the family Christmas celebration at Sandringham, in Norfolk, northeast of London."

Release the files.

Image of Mar-a-Lago bathroom with classified documents in boxes.

It feels rich John Bolton has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified information.

Just saying.

#Resist

UVA students are saying HELL NO to Trump’s corrupt college “contract.” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

New York Times: "Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference." The White House asked nine top universities to pledge support for President Trump’s agenda to help ensure access to research funding.

IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.

CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.