Barbara Lehman Smith

The vile video is racist. Period. And it came from a racist White House. If you can't say that, what are we doing here.

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.

Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.

Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest after judge previously rejected charge The chief federal judge in Minneapolis said he saw no probable cause to arrest the longtime journalist.

Arresting journalists doing their jobs, sending the DNI to raid election offices in GA, unleashing fed agents that kill Americans & then cover it up.

Trump’s authoritarian takeover is quickening. We must respond like the people of Minneapolis —peacefully but with fierce urgency.

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of tech industry layoffs. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president, announced this Wednesday in a blog post.

After cutting 14,000 jobs in October, Amazon is firing another 16,000 people and replacing their jobs with AI.

Remember this when you order your next book or buy another E-reader. #shoplocal #bookshop

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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.

His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.

Migrant families allege children held by ICE face unsafe and unsanitary conditions Food contaminated with worms and mold. Limited access to clean drinking water. Inadequate medical care. These are a few of the allegations made by migrant families in recent court documents about thei...

Food contaminated with worms and mold. Limited access to clean drinking water. Inadequate medical care. These are a few of the allegations made by migrant families in recent court documents about their children’s conditions while in ICE custody. https://to.pbs.org/4sY4hFY

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

A doctor who witnessed the shooting submits a sworn declaration in federal litigation to halt ICE surge in MN:

"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind."

and

"The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back."

Read storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that only Denmark and Greenland should decide the Arctic island's future, after U.S. remarks raised annexation concerns.

Baltimore teacher by day, lawyer by night — and a lifeline for his students When Nick McDaniels isn’t in the classroom at Mervo High School in Baltimore, he’s running a law firm.

Baltimore teacher by day, lawyer by night — and a lifeline for his students

CNBC Correspondent, Megan Cassella Landed a one two verbal punch on a stunned Trump during a press briefing. Her responses to two of his rude outbursts: "Sir, you are the president, not God." Then, in response to him demanding she never say that again she replied "Mr. President I ask questions, not permission.

Thank you, Megan, for speaking truth. More of this please!!! #MSM

Crossing borders and making (good) trouble, Jessica Mitford was a model for our times - The Boston Globe One of the first things that struck Carla Kaplan about Jessica Mitford was her voice — not in speaking but on the page.

I loved talking with Carla Kaplan about her new book, TROUBLEMAKER: THE FIERCE, UNRULY LIFE OF JESSICA MITFORD. Thankful there is now a wonderful biography of the best Mitford sister. In print this Sunday in the @bostonglobe.com but here now www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/26/a...

I want AI to do the laundry and my admin while I write and illustrate books.

I don't want AI to write and illustrate books while I do the laundry and admin.

Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.

“I want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”

Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter

Every outlet worth a damn should be calling this out.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Epstein files live updates as House passes bill to force release of documents in 427-1 vote The House voted 427 to 1 to approve the Epstein Files Transparency Act and compel the release of documents. Follow live updates here.

Republicans no longer have any excuse to delay justice.

Senator Thune must bring this bill to a vote, IMMEDIATELY

The victims of Epstein's abuse & the American people deserve transparency.

CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.

A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.

www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told

Trump doesn’t get to “determine” we’re at war—that’s Congress’s job. Check the Constitution, Art. 1, Sec 8, Clause 11. 

And while he’s talking tough out of one side of his mouth, he’s disbanding the DOJ task force fighting cartels with the other.

This isn’t about public safety. It’s a power grab.

YouTube video by MSNBC ‘F--- them kids’: ICE agents drag children out of bed, ransack Chicago building

youtu.be/vOXOWAhFz0A

The awesome video team at the New York Times helped me make this video about the shutdown and Obamacare premiums.

Whiskey Pete summoned the top military brass from around the world to call them fat.

Pentagon Pete’s ‘Manic’ Meltdowns Exposed by Aides The former Fox News host is reportedly spiraling out of control.

Reminder that the Senate confirmed this underqualified alcoholic Major to oversee the entire US military. His inability to handle the stresses of the job should surprise no one. www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-aid...

Nearly 48 hours of relentless anti-trans propaganda and news reports over the murder of Charlie Kirk, and all of that for not a single shred of evidence that trans people or trans rights had anything to do with it.

Lucky us!

If the Trump White House wants to ban all transgender people from owning guns because a handful were responsible for mass shootings, wait until they hear how many shootings straight cis white guys have done.

Holy shit. This legit gave me chills.

Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson clapped back at GOP members amid Wednesday's redistricting vote.

WHITE WOMEN, this is the model. We have more power than others. We are the last to be silenced. We have a responsibility to SPEAK so others are HEARD.