Mahmoud Khalil’s Son Arrives After ICE Refuses to Let Him Attend Birth (Gift Article) Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.

NEW: Mahmoud Khalil's wife gave birth to their child without him after ICE denied their request to let him be present.

“This was a purposeful decision by ICE to make me, Mahmoud, and our son suffer,” Dr. Abdalla said. “My son and I should not be navigating his first days on earth without Mahmoud."

"The history inside the museum still reverberates through our country."

Take a moment to read article ⬇️ by Clint Smith about why we need NMAAHC.

And if you've not seen the special exhibit, "In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World" -- go before June 8: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhi...

An infamous Twitter feed known for its white supremacist ideology—quoting another infamous Twitter feed that's clearly white supremacist—compares a Jewish elected official to vermin and says he should be charged with a crime punishable by the death penalty for opposing the MAGA agenda.

Musk agrees.

Seriously.

#OtD 20 Apr 1919 1000 youths confronted soldiers in one of the major flashpoints of the Limerick Soviet in Ireland. The Trades and Labour Council effectively ran the city during a general strike, even printing its own currency (pictured). More info: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9245...

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My dad is 98, WWII USNavy Veteran. Showed up for democracy in San Diego today. "I fought for it once, I'll fight for it again!" 💙🇺🇸💙 THIS is what democracy looks like!!!!

'50501’ protests rally small towns and big cities against Trump policies Protesters gathered in hundreds of rallies across the country to denounce President Donald Trump.

People are standing up to the Trump regime's power grab. We won't stand for them ignoring court orders, attacking education, or taking away our freedoms. We will continue to call out attacks on our constitution and our society. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

The FBI director flew this government plane (or one just like it), possibly from Las Vegas, where he still lives, to see a hockey game in Long Island.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...

History always has a lesson.

US Measles Cases Rise 12% in a Week to Reach 800 in 24 States The US has 800 confirmed cases of measles, a 12% increase from the week prior in an outbreak that has reached nearly half the country.

The US has 800 confirmed cases of measles, a 12% increase from the week prior in an outbreak that has reached nearly half the country.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

In the hour of darkness and peril and fear, let’s all channel a little Paul Revere.
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#paulrevere #boston250

BREAKING: The Gaza Ministry of Health says that in addition to the 92 Palestinians being killed by Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours, 219 wounded people have also arrived at hospitals in the Strip aje.io/ml918p

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration Harvard University has joined the growing list of institutions targeted by the Trump administration for federal funding cuts.

Trump’s attacks on Harvard and other colleges aren’t just threats to free speech and due process. They create a chilling effect on the pursuit of knowledge. Thank you Harvard for standing up for students and for higher education. www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism.

If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone.

Americans of conscience must stand against this now.

RFK Jr. is very loud and very WRONG about Autism.

1. It’s not a disease
2. There are thousands of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder who pay taxes, have jobs, can use the bathroom on their own, and are thriving in life.

Student Loan IDR Processing Resumes But Raises New Questions Student loan IDR processing is back for some borrowers. The SAVE plan is gone and spousal income rules may be changing, raising new concerns.

Because of our advocacy, income-driven repayment plan applications will resume processing for some borrowers. Here’s what you need to know. thecollegeinvestor.com/56381/studen...

'Get the hell out of town': Mom rages at Houston superintendent A Houston parent took her frustration straight to the top when she unexpectedly encountered Superintendent Mike Miles at Bush International Airport this week.

Parents in Houston are speaking out for the school their kids and our students deserve! www.chron.com/news/houston...

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A photo of a sealed letter with a red stamp on a desk. The text overlays “EXCERPTS FROM DR. NOOR ABDALLA. LETTER TO MY HUSBAND, MAHMOUD KHALIL”. 50501 logo at the bottom of the image.

An image with a text overlay stating “EXCERPTS FROM DR. NOOR ABDALLA. LETTER TO MY HUSBAND, MAHMOUD KHALIL”. The text box below states, “They are trying to silence anyone who dares to speak out against the atrocities happening in Palestine. But they will fail. We will not be silenced.” 50501 logo at the bottom of the image.

An image with a text overlay stating “EXCERPTS FROM DR. NOOR ABDALLA. LETTER TO MY HUSBAND, MAHMOUD KHALIL”. The text box below states, “Their wrongful detention of you is a testament to the fact that you have struck a nerve. You’ve disrupted the false narratives they’ve worked so hard to maintain, and spoken a truth that they are too terrified to acknowledge.” 50501 logo at the bottom of the image.

An image with a text overlay stating “EXCERPTS FROM DR. NOOR ABDALLA. LETTER TO MY HUSBAND, MAHMOUD KHALIL”. The text box below states, “We will not forget those who have orchestrated this injustice, the government officials and university administrators who have targeted you without cause, without any shred of evidence to justify their actions.” 50501 logo at the bottom of the image.

In a system built to break spirits, this letter is a quiet act of defiance. It speaks of hope that endures, dignity that persists, and a future still worth fighting for. Even in the darkest places, resistance finds a voice. Let it echo. (1/2) #FreeMahmoud #FreeKhalil #DefendDissent #BringThemBack

NOAA Scientists Are Cleaning Bathrooms and Reconsidering Lab Experiments After Contracts for Basic Services Expire A Seattle lab has lost janitorial services, hazardous waste support, IT and building maintenance as it waits for the Commerce Department secretary to personally approve all contracts over $100,000.

NEW: NOAA scientists are cleaning office bathrooms and reconsidering critical experiments after the Commerce Department failed to renew contracts for hazardous waste disposal, janitorial services, IT and building maintenance.

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Today—and every day—this president is focused on himself. Meanwhile, unions are consistently showing up to fight for economic opportunity for all families to have a better life. #HandsOff our Social Security, our public education, our healthcare, and our democracy. 🇺🇸

What an amazing day. I’m in awe of the photos and videos I’m seeing from across the country—and even abroad! From Utah to Iowa to Minnesota to New Mexico to Florida, folks showed up in huge numbers to send a message to Trump & Musk: #HandsOff our futures!

Today was a day for the people. Where voices of educators, labor, students, parents and communities were raised to take back their country. It’s our America and we can reclaim it. #handsoff #momsky @neatoday.bsky.social @neapresident.bsky.social

Video discovered on the mobile phone of one of the victims reveals the details of an Israeli attack that killed 15 medics, including eight from the Palestinian Red Crescent in Gaza.

Read more: aje.io/6xwedh

Federal Worker Unions Sue to Block Trump From Stripping Bargaining Rights Labor unions are battling the Trump administration over its attempts to slash the federal work force and roll back the protections afforded to the civil service employees.

The Trump administration is attacking Americans' collective bargaining rights. This illegal attack on workers will also hurt communities served by educators, healthcare professionals, and the workers who safeguard the food supply and preserve Medicaid and Medicare.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/u...

Andrew Chen, co-founder of one of my favorite denim brands, 3sixteen, breaks down how the tariffs affect his company

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Supreme Court Lets Trump Suspend Grants to Teachers The justices allowed the Trump administration to temporarily suspend $65 million in teacher-training grants, which helped place teachers in poor and rural areas.

The Supreme Court just let the Trump admin pull the rug out from under students—in the middle of the school year. They say it’s about diversity. It’s really about disruption. And the people paying the price are kids and teachers. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/u...

April 5, 1979: Boston University Strike Boston University refused to approve negotiated contract, so the faculty union called a strike, with Howard Zinn as co-chair of strike committee. Other staff and librarians also went on strike that sp...

#tdih 1979, the Boston University faculty union called a strike.

Howard Zinn was one of the strike committee co-chairs.

Read ⬇️ about the strike from Zinn's autobiography, "You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train." 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/bo...

The fact that everything around us is burning to the ground & some people still have no clue that they voted for the arsonist or are complicit in the arson is absolutely mind boggling.

People are ok with it so long as the black woman isn’t their President 🤯.

America, we have a problem!

Trade war on—recession coming. He slaughtered our economy.

These price hikes on goods from...

Cambodia: +49%
Vietnam: +46%
Bangladesh: +37%
Thailand: +36%
China: +34%
Taiwan: +32%
Indonesia: +32%
Switzerland: +31%
South Africa: +30%
India: +26%
South Korea: +25%
Japan: +24%
Malaysia: +24%
EU: +20%