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Paul Krugman on Leaving the New York Times The paper wanted to take away his newsletter or make him write less frequently, he says.

Krugman says the editors at the Times editorial page were increasingly trying to water down his columns and arguments www.cjr.org/analysis/pau...

Let's phucking go!

Case caption: NJ et al v. Trump et al

PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs pray that the Court: a. Declare that the Order is contrary to the Constitution and laws of the United States; Declare that actions taken by Defendant agencies to implement or enforce the Order violate the Administrative Procedure Act; C. Preliminarily and permanently enjoin Defendants from implementing or enforcing the Order; d. Vacate any actions taken by Defendant agencies to implement or enforce the Order; and Award such additional relief as the interests of justice may require.

BREAKING: 18 states led by NJ, as well as DC and SF, sue Trump over his birthright citizenship order. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Happy Founders Day Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. For one-hundred and twelve years, our Sorors have been on the front lines of change, leading with fortitude, sisterhood, and service. May we continue to follow in the footsteps of our 22 Founders ignited by passion and purpose.

House Republicans have introduced legislation to repeal the $35 monthly cap on insulin costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

VILE.

Woke up NFC North Champs

🚨 BREAKING: It’s official: For the first time in history, the U.S. Senate has two Black women serving simultaneously.

Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware were sworn in as members of the 119th Congress.

Donald Trump will be 78 when he's inaugurated as president next month, making him the first president whose age exceeds his IQ.

It appears Musk came to US on a student visa, did not attend school and worked illegally here.

If he lied in his subsequent immigration applications he committed a felony level crime and could be stripped of his citizenship and security clearances.

Musk's brother: "We were illegal immigrants."

Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules (Gift Article) Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter sa...

Musk's security clearances are already under review.

"Elon Musk and his rocket company, SpaceX, have repeatedly failed to comply with federal reporting protocols aimed at protecting state secrets"

Few Americans talk to hostile foreign leaders more than Musk.

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...

Good morning, Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas to my friends here on Bluesky. You folks are the gift that keeps on giving, and I am so grateful for this place.

Let's do BIG things in 2025!!! 🙏💙

Arkansas Law Criminalizing Librarians Ruled Unconstitutional A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.

A federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts exits in first quarter vs. Commanders, evaluated for concussion Kenny Pickett entered the game and finished off the drive with a touchdown to A.J. Brown.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.

More updates ⤵️

www.nytimes.com/athletic/601...

Translation: She was just told Desantis isn’t picking her.

Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban, other rules after Amendment 3 lawsuit COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) - A Jackson County judge blocked Missouri's near-total abortion ban Friday following the passage of a statewide constitutional amendment in November. Judge Jerri Zhang's 22-page r...

LFG!

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Trump tries and fails to call the shots on Capitol Hill (again) Trump has long acted as if he can dictate which bills pass on Capitol Hill. He’s occasionally reminded otherwise, and it’s worth understanding why.

It's easy to forget, but in recent years, Trump has repeatedly barked orders at Capitol Hill, only to see plenty of Republicans ignore him.

Yesterday was embarrassing, but it wasn't an isolated incident. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Can we just start using WTYS for “We told you so” to save character space over the next 4 years?

President Obama's anger translator, Keegan Michael Key, is actually very chill.

a woman is laughing with her mouth wide open while holding a glass of beer . Alt: a woman is laughing with her mouth wide open while holding a glass of beer .

Donald Trump names Herschel Walker as his ambassador to the Bahamas. The buffoonery continues.

Leaving the White House knowing what will soon occupy it was very hard tonight.

All President Biden ever wanted was a better America. And frankly, I’m not sure it deserved him.

Sending love to you all. Let’s get to work.

-Joe and Cosima

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Loses Bid For Top House Committee Post The New Yorker lost to Virginia Democrat Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) in the race for the top slot on the House Oversight Committee.

74-year-old Rep. Gerry Connolly beat out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a Democratic caucus vote for a key role on the House Oversight Committee

Exactly

Do you think they got the message?

Canceled mine today!

I don't care what TIME says.

MY Person of the Year is Kamala Harris.

TIME got it wrong.

So did America.

A Day of Mercy

Today, President Biden is commuting the sentences of 1,500 Americans, and extending pardons to 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes.

This marks the biggest single-day act of clemency in modern history.
 
Examples of those granted clemency include: A decorated military…

I get it people are bummed

We lost the Election

But unless we pull together

We won’t be effective

We need you more than ever

Please work with us

This is a story that I was on when Biden took office, and I was at @theappeal.org. Here is @ntbaszynski.bsky.social's piece about the CARES Act: theappeal.org/the-point/th...