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If the alleged Tren de Aragua gang members were, in fact, Venezuelan “soldiers,” then wouldn’t the Geneva Conventions apply and, if so, is sending them to an El Salvadoran “hellhole” prison legal under the Conventions?

Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department | CNN Politics The president could sign the order as early as Thursday. He would need support from Congress to get it done.

Do y’all remember learning about The Dark Ages in school - the period of time in Europe marked cultural and scientific decline and the rise of feudalism, a political system where nobles exploited the poor to support themselves? I wonder why I keep thinking about these lessons. 🧐

The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI followed by a next arrow

The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI followed by a next arrow

The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI followed by a next arrow

The Stonewall Inn and The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative are outraged and appalled by the recent removal of the word 'transgender' from the Stonewall National Monument page on the National Park Service website. This blatant act of erasure not only distorts the truth of our history, but it also dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals - especially transgender women of color - who were at the forefront of the Stonewall Riots and the broader fight for LGBTQ+ rights. SIGBI

The Stonewall Inn released a response to the National Parks Service removing the word transgender from the park outside of the Inn. A great reminder that we have to look after each other

#TeamPete

Six reasons why you should love weeds | One Earth Essential to pollinators, birds, and soil, native weeds are not a blot on the landscape but rather beautiful indicators of health and abundance.

"I think we do need to delete entire agencies, as opposed to leave part of them behind. ... It's kind of like leaving a weed," Musk said. "If . . . you remove the roots of the weed — it doesn't stop weeds from ever going back, but it makes it harder."

As the U.S. shifts its alliance to Russia, does anyone other than me understand Trump’s suggestion that Canada and Greenland should be owned by the U.S. is for a reason that is entirely unrelated to economic reasons?

As the U.S. appears poised to completely abandon Ukraine and freedom, can you beat this, @nytpitchbot.bsky.social?

Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income This brings Tesla’s average tax rate over the past three years to 0.4 percent.

I’m sure “DOGE” will be all over this..

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Governor Hochul’s @govkathyhochul.bsky.social terrible decision to expand the Iroquois pipeline and increase New York’s dependency on fracked gas is not just a betrayal of our state climate law; it’s a personal betrayal of those who live near the toxic compressor stations that serve it:

As of today, we still have a democracy, so here’s to the system working as designed.

I do believe she will be primaried.

Minutes before I snapped this picture in October 2024, the Governor looked me in the eye and assured me to “not worry” about the expansion of the Iroquois compressor stations. On Friday, the DEC issued permits allowing the expansion even though its emissions violate NY’s cimate laws. Bye, Kathy.

Please read Dr. Steingraber’s thread about NY violating its own climate laws to expand the gas flowing through an aging pipeline because of false narrative that users in the metro area need more gas. This winter is freezing and there have been no shortages, so where’s the need Governor Hochul???

Raise your hands if you refused to vote for Harris because you thought Biden wasn’t doing enough for Gazans. C’mon. Don’t be shy.

Speaking of which, Morning Jim (Acosta) has a nice ring to it, and will help save your organization from the ignominy of having ring-kissing hosts.

The Democratization of Information Production is Killing Democracy The way we receive information about our world is unlike any previous generations of humanity. Paradoxically, it's destroying democracy—and Trump's America is the main canary in the coal mine.

As Dems argue about what went “wrong” in this past election, they are seemingly ignoring the most obvious of answers: our lack of a “shared sense of reality.” This essay by @brianklaas.bsky.social is a must read.

🎶 It’s a beautiful morning . . . 🎵

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'Senator for all': Fetterman set to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said he will meet with President-elect Trump as the 45th and upcoming president prepares for his inauguration.

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but this trip seems especially yucky because going to Mar-a-lago sends a much different message than meeting with Trump in DC or in the White House after January 20th. Mar-a-lago is representative of a king, an authoritarian, an oligarch, not a U.S. president. No?

This ⬇️

Faustian Capitalism After decades of faux displays of "corporate social responsibility," it's clear that big business and ultrawealthy individuals will happily sacrifice democracy for a little extra cash.

As @brianklaas.bsky.social suggests in this great read, we still have the power of the pocketbook and if we have the will, together, we can make a difference.

Also, fact check him in real time when he lies. Ashli Babbitt was breaking into the Speaker's Chamber.

The Mar-a-Lago press conference was a nightmare reminder of the press failures during the first four years. I’m begging the press corp: Please ask and re-ask your colleagues’ important questions until Trump gives an answer or makes it clear that he won’t answer. Stop letting him get away with it.

10 corporations that kept their promises after January 6, 2021 After a violent mob stormed the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, hundreds of corporations took action to communicate to the public that democracy itself was more important than maximizing their po...

Yes, Virginia. There are companies with integrity!

An important read.

Congress Should Object to Trump's Electors Why do we have a mechanism for objecting if we're not going to use it?

NEW: I think Congress should object to Trump's electors, and bring a bill to the floor to disqualify him under the Supreme Court's new rules for Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Here's why: www.muellershewrote.com/p/congress-s...

In addition, @cnn.com, Napoleon had made it clear that the territory in the Louisiana Purchase was FOR SALE. Do you see the difference? 🤦🏻

Nazi Germany’s pre-war expansion efforts seems to be a more apt comparison.

Well done RollingStone for reporting it accurately.

Also, courage is contagious. I continue to stand against American fascism in the hope that others will take heart, too.