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Michael Pomerantz

@mdpesq.bsky.social

Civil rights atty, music lover, Star Wars fan.

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Deep dish

18.10.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hell yes, Pittsburgh. Love Yinz. No Kings.

18.10.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 33713    πŸ” 6617    πŸ’¬ 357    πŸ“Œ 247

In between shows in Philly!

18.10.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s everywhere!

18.10.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seeing great pics of protests from Nashville to Dublin to South Korea!!

18.10.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#nokings #southjersey

18.10.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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😍 Boston, you are beautiful. #NoKings

18.10.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 51568    πŸ” 12522    πŸ’¬ 1045    πŸ“Œ 874
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No Kings-Chicago, IL

18.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 19423    πŸ” 4171    πŸ’¬ 219    πŸ“Œ 167
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Big turnout in south jersey

18.10.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your service.

18.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is he being indicted for war crimes?

16.10.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly none that I can see.

16.10.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The administration argues that the President's federalization of the Guard under Β§ 12406 is not judicially reviewable at all. Alternatively, it contends that the factual predicates of
Β§ 12406(2) and (3) are satisfied in light of the deference due the President's decision to federalize the Guard. We conclude, at this preliminary stage and given the district court's factual
ase: 25-2798 Document: 26
Filed: 10/16/2025 Pages: 1€
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findings, that the federal government does not appear likely to succeed on either argument.

The administration argues that the President's federalization of the Guard under Β§ 12406 is not judicially reviewable at all. Alternatively, it contends that the factual predicates of Β§ 12406(2) and (3) are satisfied in light of the deference due the President's decision to federalize the Guard. We conclude, at this preliminary stage and given the district court's factual ase: 25-2798 Document: 26 Filed: 10/16/2025 Pages: 1€ 10 No. 25-2798 findings, that the federal government does not appear likely to succeed on either argument.

BREAKING: Seventh Circuit rejects Trump admin's request to deploy National Guard in Illinois while litigation over the effort continues, holding Trump likely did not follow the law for doing so. The unanimous ruling keeps a TRO in place blocking deployment but allows troops to remain federalized.

16.10.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 739    πŸ” 216    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 11

Yep. All they have left to sell is surveillance.

16.10.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 161    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

Is there a "Brewers Karen"? TikTok is not always the most reliable source of info.

16.10.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism A central grievance motivating today’s conservative legal movement β€” and the Republican...

In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...

16.10.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 308    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 3

He’s not helping the situation. He might be helping himself, but he’s not making the world a better place with this political tack

16.10.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

His cubicle was hacked.

15.10.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THE PERRY SECOND CHANCES SCHOLARSHIP 854.000 vailable 'Everyone Deserves A Second Chance!' - Gabrielle Angelique Perry, MPH, Founder & Executive Director The mission of The Perry 'Second Chances' Scholarship is to annually provide fiscal resources to formerly incarcerated women and the daughters of anyone who has been impacted by incarceration. women who are currently enrolled or recently accepted into an accredited 2-to-4-year educational institution will be given a one-time, $10,000 scholarship, paid directly to their institutions, to support their education & needs in order to thrive in their educational endeavors. Applications open 11.15.2025 and close 2.27.2026, at www.theperryscholarship.org Learn more at thurmanperryfoundation.org

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15.10.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you're right. Making Americans choose between nazis and non-nazis used to be a no-brainer.

15.10.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For the moment, I have some pride in my alma mater.

15.10.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It would be nice if people who hate immigrants could get a little more familiar with the English language.

15.10.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Democratic leaders should not be afraid of Graham Platner.

15.10.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is the government’s version of a creepy white van with β€œfree candy” written on the side.

15.10.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s nuts, but I remember when cockroaches stayed hidden. Now they’re out and they’re everywhere. Are any elected Republicans even saying this is bad? Don’t they just call it **checks notes** free speech?

15.10.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Recently finished β€œAll the Sinners Bleed” by @blacktopkid.bsky.social. It’s an absolute page turner that has the social context woven into every page of the thrilling narrative.

15.10.2025 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Politico: β€œobviously we’re not responsible for any of this”

14.10.2025 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SCOTUS Lets Cook Stay on Fed Board Despite Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her, At Least For Now The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday to keep fired Governor Lisa Cook on...

SCOTUS Lets Cook Stay on Fed Board Despite Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her, At Least For Now talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...

01.10.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commissioner Cathy Engelbert 'likely' to leave WNBA after CBA negotiations, per report According to Sports Business Journal, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is likely to leave the league following its upcoming CBA negotiations.

Wow. That didn't take long.
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01.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was just listening to her while cooking yesterday. Happy birthday to the GOAT.

30.09.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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