@mishthejrnalist.bsky.social I’m really gonna miss your sports smarts, analysis, social justice focus and humor. Good luck with the new gig!

A beautiful piece of art of farm workers laboring in the fields

Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay.

Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas.

Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art

murkowski last week: lmao wouldn’t it sooo funny if i caucused with the dems

murkowski this week: you’re all gonna die sry :(

i’m sorry to anyone who put their faith in lisa murkowksi but i’m not sure why you did that

Great episode, learned a lot. Looking forward to Eurobasket updates.

Mainstream media ignore Trump’s planned Office of Remigration, a term for ethnic cleansing Mainstream media outlets almost entirely ignored news that the Trump administration is reportedly reorganizing the State Department to include a new “Office of Remigration.” “Remigration” is a term lo...

A damning indictment of MSM by @johnknefel.bsky.social

23andMe collected the most sensitive genetic data imaginable from millions of Americans. They failed to safeguard that data, and now they propose to **auction it to the highest bidder** with no security or privacy assurances.

Hell no.

Trump Pledged to “Make America Healthy Again,” Then Cut a Program Many Tribes Rely on for Healthy Food The USDA has ended a program that dozens of tribal food banks say has helped them provide fresh, locally produced food that is important to their traditions and cultures.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the lack of healthy food options on Native reservations a “genocide.”

But the Trump administration ended a program that helped provide fresh, locally produced food for tribal food banks, saying the program no longer aligned with its priorities.

Quakers first British church to state belief that genocide underway in Gaza At their annual gathering this weekend, Quakers in Britain became the first British church to state their belief that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza.

Our friends at Britain Yearly Meeting (@quaker.org.uk) have joined @afsccolorado.bsky.social and many Quaker groups in recognizing that the Israeli gov't is committing genocide in Gaza.

People of all faiths from across the world are calling for an end to the genocide and #CeasefireNow

the gentrification of the WNBA While “investment in women’s sports” is often uncritically celebrated among league owners and the media, reality is much more complicated.

Today’s newsletter looks at the ways the recent trajectory of the New York Liberty mirrors the gentrification of Brooklyn itself, making the team increasingly inaccessible to longtime fans & existing community members—something that’s impacting teams across the WNBA.

FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas As it shifts responsibility for recovery efforts to local authorities, FEMA workers will stop knocking on doors to provide aid to survivors in disaster areas, per a memo obtained by WIRED.

SCOOP: FEMA workers will stop knocking on doors to provide aid to survivors in disaster areas, per a memo obtained by WIRED. This comes as the agency is shifting responsibility for recovery efforts to local authorities.

Oh, and it's hurricane preparedness week, btw.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IN EAST PALO ALTO, et al., Plaintiffs, Case No. 25-cv-02847-AMO ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFES' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Re: Dkt. No. 37 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, et Defendants. United States District Court Northern District of California 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 = 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 This matter comes before the Court on a Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff nonprofit organizations that provide legal representation to unaccompanied children in immigration courts across the country. Plaintiffs challenge the recent termination of funding for counsel representing unaccompanied children by Defendants the United States Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), HHS's Office of Refugee Resettlement ("ORR"), and the United States Department of the Interior ("DOI") (collectively, "Government" or "Defendants"). Having considered Plaintiffs' motion, Defendants' response, the arguments of the Parties at the April 23, 2025 hearing, and the relevant case law, the Court hereby GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction for the following reasons.

III. CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction. The Court ORDERS as follows: Defendants are ENJOINED from withdrawing the services or funds provided by the Office of Refugee Resettlement ("ORR") as of March 20, 2025, under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 ("TVPRA"), 8 U.S.C. § 1232(c)(5), and ORR's Foundational Rule, 45 C.F.R .. § 410.1309(a)(4), particularly ORR's provision of funds for direct legal representation services to unaccompanied children. This injunction precludes cutting off access to congressionally appropriated funding for its duration. This injunction takes effect immediately, replacing the Court's April 1, 2025 temporary restraining order (ECF 33), and will remain in place until a final judgment on Plaintiffs' claims. Defendants shall file a status report by no later than 2:00 p.m. PST, Friday, May 2, 2025, to report on compliance with the injunction. Additional status reports regarding compliance with the injunction shall be filed no later than 2:00 p.m. PST, on May 9 and 23, 2025, and every 45 days thereafter. This Order shall apply to the maximum extent provided for by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(d)(2) and 5 U.S.C. §§ 705 and 706. Non-compliance or delayed compliance may result in a contempt finding and sanctions. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: April 29, 2025 ARACELI MARTÍNEZ-OLGUÍN United States District Judge

BREAKING: Federal judge blocks the Trump administration from cutting off funds for "direct legal representation services to unaccompanied children."

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, a Biden appointee, issues the injunction, addressing congressionally-funded Office of Refugee Resettlement programs.

BREAKING: We're suing the Trump administration to protect Head Start, which provides early education, childcare, and other services for low-income children and their families.

President Trump doesn’t have the authority to dismantle this vital program.

Rev. Barber, surrounded by police, praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Rev. Barber, surrounded by police, praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

BREAKING: Police just surrounded Rev. William Barber, prominent activist and pastor, as he and others prayed in the U.S. Capitol Rontunda.

Police then expelled everyone (including press!) from the Rotunda to (presumably) arrest them.

I've covered protests here a lot. Never seen anything like it.

Congrats to you all - love the show!

Social Security has kept its promise to pay benefits in full and on time for nearly a century.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump want to break that promise.

We MUST NOT let that happen.

Yaaaaaaay!! Welcome back. 🔥🔥

Re: Important Update Regarding Our OVW Grants April 14, 2025 Dear Registrant, We are writing to inform you that, effective immediately, all of our grants with the Office on Violence Against Women have been terminated. The Department of Justice has concluded that these grants "no longer effectuate the agency priorities." As we consider our next steps, we must pause all work related to these grants. Unfortunately, this means that we have to cancel our upcoming trainings. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to advancing safety, justice, and dignity for survivors and interest in further developing your skills in this field. With deep appreciation and continued solidarity,

New— Trump's crusade against the American Bar Association continues, this time terminating all grants via DOJ's Office of Violence Against Women.

This morning a webinar on trauma-informed representation was canceled moments before starting. ABA sent email attachment to participants (shared w/ me):

You can't "deport" US citizens. I've seen "exile" and "kidnap," both of which are more accurate. This is an atrocity.

It has now been 30 days with NO humanitarian aid getting into Gaza.

No food, no water, no medicine, no fuel.

That is barbaric. The U.S. must end our complicity in these atrocities.

Inside Cory Booker’s Plan To Disrupt ‘Business As Usual’ On The Senate Floor A member of the U.S. Senate took the floor at 7:00 p.m....

I see a lot of folks making this mistake, but Cory Booker's marathon speech is *not technically* a filibuster since it is taking place during time allotted for debate and is not blocking a specific measure. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/inside-...

RFK Jr. moves to close Administration for Community Living The shutdown will mean "more people forced into institutional settings."

The Administration for Community Living, housed in HHS, is shutting down. I spoke to disability experts for @motherjones.com about questions they have for what’s next, the services ACL provides, and how this move may lead to more folks being institutionalized. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Federal budget cuts will hit kids hard Proposed cuts to Medicaid, CHIP, education, SNAP, and school meals will threaten the health and well-being of children across the country…

Federal budget cuts will hit kids hard medium.com/@darlenealle...

ICE arrests WA farmworker activist in Sedro-Woolley Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez, 25, has organized on behalf of farmworkers' rights in Washington state since he was 14 years old.

We are heartbroken and outraged to learn that Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez was violently detained by ICE while dropping his partner off at work. He is reportedly being held at a private detention facility in Tacoma, Washington. 🧵

State Dept. demands 'enhanced' social media vetting of student visa applicants It’s tied to Trump’s executive orders re: terrorism and antisemitism, per an official cable review by The Handbasket.

SCOOP—State Dept. now requires "enhanced" social media vetting for student visa applicants suspected of "ties to terrorist orgs/activity" or applicants who previously held a visa starting Oct. 7th, 2023.

Source: "Pretty clear immediate target is anyone who participated in pro-Palestinian protests."

This is an attack on everyone's voting rights. States need to stand up for their voters and not surrender to Trump's illegal intimidation.

Klobuchar shared this story on Bluesky and then a couple hours later voted to confirm another Trump nominee, specifically a guy at the State Department who promoted dismantling USAID.

At the Mike Lawler empty chair town hall in Peekskill, 102 year old Dee in danger of losing her Medicaid, heard FDR on the radio in 1935 when he created Social Security. @indivisible.org

Our #USAID private sector partnerships have also stiffed major corporations for an estimated $100 million. Fraud and mismanagement, anyone?