The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there. Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

When the Supreme Court blesses the Trump administration’s disregard for the law while maintaining the appearance that the law still applies, it enables a "dual state."

As @pemalevy.bsky.social writes, the "dual state" framework is how dictators exercise power while life appears mostly ordinary.

She Wanted an Abortion. A Judge Said She Wasn’t Mature Enough to Make That Decision. As abortion access dwindles, America’s “parental-involvement” laws place further restrictions on teenagers — who may need to ask judges for permission to end their pregnancies.

The judge ultimately ruled that the teen was mature enough to raise two children, but not mature enough to decide if she was ready to be a mother.

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The medicine Nobel Prize goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune tolerance Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for research into how the body helps the immune system avoid attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were honored for research into how the body helps the immune system avoid attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

A federal judge on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, even as President Trump turned to the Texas guard in a widening hunt for military forces to send to Democratic cities. Follow live: nyti.ms/3KCr5t4

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there. Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe the Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there.

Why does the supreme court keep bending the knee to Trump? | Steven Greenhouse As a new term begins, the justices have continually failed to provide a check on presidential power – with disastrous consequences

Why does the supreme court keep bending the knee to Trump? | Steven Greenhouse

Federal judge again blocks National Guard deployment to Oregon A federal judge late Sunday night blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including hundreds of out-of-state soldiers.

A federal judge late Sunday night blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including hundreds of out-of-state soldiers.

Nothing says America First like bailing out Argentina while making healthcare unaffordable for 20+ million Americans.

Or signing an Article 5 protection treaty with Qatar coz they bribed you with a plane, while screwing over longstanding NATO allies.

Folks, I think America First might be a scam.

Has anybody noticed that all of the protests in Chicago and an Oregon have been peaceful – until fucking ice started shooting people beating people up until citizens watched naked men, women and children being dragged out of their homes and toddlers being zip tied.
Trump is CAUSING THE VIOLENCE

#NoKings
We’re all in this together.
#ProtestingIsOurRight

AOC is Absolutely 💯 Spot On......

Texas Gerrymander ‘Aggressively Seeks to Roll Back Minority Power,’ Expert Testifies Read more here.

NEW: In Texas redistricting case, a leading political scientist testified that he saw “evidence of intentional discrimination” in the map, which “aggressively seeks to roll back minority power.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

This is not a drill and Jane Fonda gets it.

BREAKING: A federal judge finds that there is evidence Kilmar Abrego was VINDICTIVELY PROSECUTED. The judge GRANTS Abrego's motion for discovery and a hearing, and the government must now PROVE it did not vindictively prosecute Mr. Abrego. 1/

South Shore Residents Return To Ransacked Apartments After ICE Raid: 'It Looks Like Hell' A "now renting" sign outside touts granite countertops. Inside, residents are trying to make sense of the raid that made their already neglected building even worse.

ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white.

Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace.

That’s not making America great again.

YouTube video by mirandalambertVEVO Miranda Lambert - Mama's Broken Heart (Official Video)

I stumbled across this song...it cracked me up so yeah, gotta share it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yg0... #country #Pop #music

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands returns to the National Mall A statue featuring President Donald Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reappeared in front of the Capitol after being removed last week.

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I hope they aren’t still referred to as dumb.

Is this sign too insulting to the blind and deaf?

I’m confused how it is despicable to ask that question. These are exactly the kinds of questions we have been begging reporters & TV hosts to ask. You see when they do get asked how sensitive they are about it. Much, much more of this. More crypto questions, Qatar, UAE, etc bsky.app/profile/atru...