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C. Jeffery Evans

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Former economist and land use planner. Screenwriter and author with some love on the contest circuit. Husband, father, grandfather, crip rights activist. Big-P progressive. Ragers and rude posters will be blocked.

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Billionaires Are Selling Everything: The $50 Billion Warning Sign
YouTube video by Economy Rewind Billionaires Are Selling Everything: The $50 Billion Warning Sign

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J52p...

01.12.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TY!

28.11.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey!

I need some help.

I am trying to identify movies and television programs:

With a disability story line or
With a disabled character or
With a disabled actor

#movies #television #disabilitystoryline #disabledcharacter #disabledactor

28.11.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, he's spiraling.

20.11.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, Noem is getting heat for the corruption she thought she was hiding. Her flunky's words are understandable.

16.11.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi

www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

12.11.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7996    πŸ” 3536    πŸ’¬ 328    πŸ“Œ 738

You think people did not copy them? That's how Maxwell got her cushy transfer. You think some enterprising deputy to Garland didn't think he needed a bargaining chip?

11.11.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Except, Johnson now has to swear-in Grijalva which gets us the Epstein Files. Then when, because of the "settlement," Johnson reneges, Dems can point to the untrustworthy nature of republicans.

11.11.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You need to chat with Durbin.

10.11.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you verify this was an email from Amazon

09.11.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's only an administrative delay to allow the 1st Circuit rule. Justice Jackson told them to make it quick.

09.11.2025 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, get a 15-year mortgage. Payments are a bit higher but you can save a couple of hundred thousand dollars.

09.11.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Scotus has not yet ruled.

09.11.2025 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why The Stock Market Hasn't Crashed Yet?β€” And What the Banks Are Hiding| wolff responds
YouTube video by Mind To Free Why The Stock Market Hasn't Crashed Yet?β€” And What the Banks Are Hiding| wolff responds

WATCH THIS TOO

#economy #crash

www.youtube.com/watch?v=19rN...

08.11.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
MAGA Civil War ERUPTS as Trump SPIRALS Out of CONTROL
YouTube video by Legal AF MAGA Civil War ERUPTS as Trump SPIRALS Out of CONTROL

YOU PEOPLE HAD BETTER WATCH THIS

#fascism #america

www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8hN...

08.11.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Baby Seal TRAPPED IN GHOSTNET Entanglement
YouTube video by Ocean Conservation Namibia Baby Seal TRAPPED IN GHOSTNET Entanglement

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs02...

07.11.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
'A city within a city' Dubai's Building the Largest Airport on the Planet DEF
YouTube video by Megaprojects 'A city within a city' Dubai's Building the Largest Airport on the Planet DEF

We (the USA) used to do things like this.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbHk...

03.11.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.

31.10.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 27352    πŸ” 9431    πŸ’¬ 2333    πŸ“Œ 798

If you scream about #gaza but are not screaming about #sudan, #ukraine, and #china, you are #antisemitic.

31.10.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ET AL.,
Plaintiffs,
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ET AL.,
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Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-13165-IT
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
October 31, 2025
TALWANI, D.J.
Pending before the court is Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order [Doc.
No. 3] seeking to enjoin, on an emergency basis, Defendants' November 1, 2025 suspension of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP"). For the reasons stated
below, Plaintiffs have standing to bring this action and are likely to succeed on their claim that
Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is unlawful. Where that suspension of benefits rested
on an erroneous construction of the relevant statutory provisions, the court will allow Defendants
to consider whether they will authorize at least reduced SNAP benefits for November, and report
back to the court no later than Monday, November 3, 2025.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ET AL., Plaintiffs, V. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ET AL., Defendants. * * * * * * * * * * * Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-13165-IT MEMORANDUM AND ORDER October 31, 2025 TALWANI, D.J. Pending before the court is Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. No. 3] seeking to enjoin, on an emergency basis, Defendants' November 1, 2025 suspension of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ("SNAP"). For the reasons stated below, Plaintiffs have standing to bring this action and are likely to succeed on their claim that Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is unlawful. Where that suspension of benefits rested on an erroneous construction of the relevant statutory provisions, the court will allow Defendants to consider whether they will authorize at least reduced SNAP benefits for November, and report back to the court no later than Monday, November 3, 2025.

A. Likelihood of Success on the Merits
Plaintiffs have demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on the merits of their claim under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. Β§ 706(2)(A), (C), that Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is contrary to law. At core, Defendants' conclusion that USDA is statutorily prohibited from funding SNAP because Congress has not enacted new appropriations for the
current fiscal year is erroneous. To the contrary, Defendants are statutorily mandated to use the
previously appropriated SNAP contingency reserve when necessary and also have discretion to
use other previously appropriated funds as detailed below.

A. Likelihood of Success on the Merits Plaintiffs have demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on the merits of their claim under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. Β§ 706(2)(A), (C), that Defendants' suspension of SNAP benefits is contrary to law. At core, Defendants' conclusion that USDA is statutorily prohibited from funding SNAP because Congress has not enacted new appropriations for the current fiscal year is erroneous. To the contrary, Defendants are statutorily mandated to use the previously appropriated SNAP contingency reserve when necessary and also have discretion to use other previously appropriated funds as detailed below.

As both parties acknowledge, Congress has not yet appropriated any new funds for SNAP
benefits for Fiscal Year 2026, which began on October 1, 2025. Pls.' Mem. 6 [Doc. No. 4];
Defs.' Opp'n 7 [Doc. No. 18]. But Congress took steps to protect against the deprivation of
SNAP assistance. In the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 118-42, Β§ 6, 138
Stat. 25, 93-94, Congress separately appropriated $6 billion to the SNAP program "to remain available through September 30, 2026" and "be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations." See also Pub. L.
No. 119-4, Β§ 1101(a), 139 Stat. 9, 10 (2025). As Plaintiffs point out, given the mandatory nature
of SNAP benefits under 7 U.S.C. Β§ 2014(a) and the appropriation of these funds to be available
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Case 1:25-cv-13165-IT
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through this current fiscal year, the government is obligated to use this contingent reserve
account to fund SNAP "as may become necessary to carry out program operations." 138 Stat. at
93-94; Pls.' Mem. 11 [Doc. No. 4].

As both parties acknowledge, Congress has not yet appropriated any new funds for SNAP benefits for Fiscal Year 2026, which began on October 1, 2025. Pls.' Mem. 6 [Doc. No. 4]; Defs.' Opp'n 7 [Doc. No. 18]. But Congress took steps to protect against the deprivation of SNAP assistance. In the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 118-42, Β§ 6, 138 Stat. 25, 93-94, Congress separately appropriated $6 billion to the SNAP program "to remain available through September 30, 2026" and "be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations." See also Pub. L. No. 119-4, Β§ 1101(a), 139 Stat. 9, 10 (2025). As Plaintiffs point out, given the mandatory nature of SNAP benefits under 7 U.S.C. Β§ 2014(a) and the appropriation of these funds to be available 10 Case 1:25-cv-13165-IT Document 26 Filed 10/31/25 Page 11 of 15 through this current fiscal year, the government is obligated to use this contingent reserve account to fund SNAP "as may become necessary to carry out program operations." 138 Stat. at 93-94; Pls.' Mem. 11 [Doc. No. 4].

Defendants argue out that a "suspension" is permitted under USDA's regulations, and that USDA "has consistently interpreted its authority to allow for the suspension or cancellation of benefits when necessary." Defs. Opp'n 6 [Doc. No. 18). The regulation at issue, 7 C.F.R. $ 271.7(a), sets forth procedures to be followed if monthly SNAP allowances "must be reduced, suspended, or cancelled to comply with section 18 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008"
(emphasis added). But that the regulation allows for a suspension when there are no funds does
not mean that Defendants may choose a suspension over a reduction while funds do remain. If
the regulation did authorize such discretion, it would be inconsistent with the statutory mandate that benefits "shall" be paid unless funding is no longer available.

Defendants argue out that a "suspension" is permitted under USDA's regulations, and that USDA "has consistently interpreted its authority to allow for the suspension or cancellation of benefits when necessary." Defs. Opp'n 6 [Doc. No. 18). The regulation at issue, 7 C.F.R. $ 271.7(a), sets forth procedures to be followed if monthly SNAP allowances "must be reduced, suspended, or cancelled to comply with section 18 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008" (emphasis added). But that the regulation allows for a suspension when there are no funds does not mean that Defendants may choose a suspension over a reduction while funds do remain. If the regulation did authorize such discretion, it would be inconsistent with the statutory mandate that benefits "shall" be paid unless funding is no longer available.

BREAKING: Federal judge rules that the Trump administration likely illegally suspended SNAP benefits, ruling that at least reduced distribution is required to go forward under law using the $6 billion reserve fund.

Judge gives the Trump admin until Monday to respond as to whether it will act.

31.10.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2752    πŸ” 1064    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 99

I'm writing a script about him.

30.10.2025 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Truman: "If we do not abolish war on this earth, then surely one day war will abolish us from the earth."

30.10.2025 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2/ taking advantage of Russia being bogged down in Ukraine. I've heard that PLA troops have infiltrated eastern Siberia where Russia has all it's gold and oil. Putin would likely respond with nukes.

30.10.2025 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1/ The Russians and Chinese won't launch a nuke. A nuke disguised as a communications" satellite could do it with no warning. We have them up there too.

My real concern is China ... <more>

30.10.2025 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've read that one. It's estimates assume ground bursts. Even EMP-generation nukes -- only two -- could have the same effect. Tractors and 18-wheelers aren't hardened.

But the real threat is cyber-war. Shut down the electrical grids, power plants, computers ...

30.10.2025 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

2/ The problem isn't the USA/Russia. The real problem is Pakistan/India, Iran/Israel, Russia/Ukraine, North and South Korea, and China/Russia.

30.10.2025 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1/ I didn't say full scale. It wouldn't need to be full scale anyway. All the victor would need to do is fire of one nuke 300 miles above their opponent. Fry all the electronics. In the USA that will cause all millennials and Gen Z-ers to commit suicide.

30.10.2025 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've seen estimates in the 1.2 million range.

30.10.2025 04:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep.

30.10.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is survivable. Nuclear release doctrine has evolved from the ground-burst ten megatons to the 300 - 500 kt air bursts. The tests he's ordering will, however, be deadly. Ground bursts will kill a lot of people downwind.

30.10.2025 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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