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Earlier tonight, @michellegoldberg.bsky.social read *another* quote from this weirdo that reflected the same general sentiment. www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
San Antonio-area congressional candidate calls children 'cum trophies' in latest controversyBrandon Herrera (left) and former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz clasp hands at a San Antonio rally during Herrera's first failed House run. Brandonwww.sacurrent.com
the onion ass headline
Israeli court halts crocodile transfer to Palestinian prison over animal welfare concernsLONDON: An Israeli court on Sunday temporarily blocked plans by the national security minister to install crocodile-filled moats around Ketziot Prison, following a legal challenge centered on the rept...www.arabnews.com
CATO argues Bill Pulte could not legally serve after Jay Clayton was confirmed, so everything Pulte did in the last week (like firing a bunch of people) can be challenged. www.cato.org/blog/william...
William Pulte Served Illegally as Acting Director of National Intelligence for Nearly a WeekWilliam Pulte purported to act as the director of national intelligence for nearly a week after Jay Clayton was confirmed as his successor. That violates the plain text of the Vacancies Act.www.cato.org
ICE has killed another person.
El Salvadoran Man Held by ICE at Delaney Hall Dies, Family SaysThe detainee had an extensive medical history, including epilepsy, according to a lawsuit. He had complained about his face and hand going numb just before his death, his mother said.www.thecityreporter.nyc
Two people have died from cyclosporiasis in Michigan, marking the first fatalities in the largest U.S. outbreak of the intestinal illness
Michigan Reports Two Deaths In Ongoing Cyclosporiasis OutbreakCuts across federal health agencies have complicated the government’s ability to respond to foodborne disease outbreaks.www.huffpost.com
A 50-year old book reveals the tendencies that undermine military competence—a century ago and today. Read our analysis for free:
The Book That Predicted Pete Hegseth’s Failures‘On the Psychology of Military Incompetence’ examines the narrow minds of petty men.foreignpolicy.com
🧪 Medical professionals are losing the attention war on YouTube. In a 3,958-video sample, independent creators produced the lowest quality content but captured the highest viewership using exaggeration. #MedSky
The credibility paradox: clickbait, engagement, and information quality in YouTube’s medical ecosystem - npj Digital Medicinenpj Digital Medicine - The credibility paradox: clickbait, engagement, and information quality in YouTube’s medical ecosystemwww.nature.com
Republicans also added closed primaries to the party platform at the meeting. #alpolitics
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Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaulLanguage is included to delay the president’s move to put political appointees in charge of grant approval.dlvr.it
More news out of Ohio: Haitian immigrants in the state were given notice to appear at the DHS office outside of Cincinnati to receive ankle monitors.
OLIYA SCOOTERCASTERHaitian TPS holders walk out with a fitted ankle monitors after mandatory ICE office check in at Blue Ash Ohio facility. After Supreme Court decision to terminal Temporary Protective Status, many Haitian community members received notices to appear at the location.
The Monkey Cage with wisdom from the grave: www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-...
Putin wins at hockey! Mao swims the Yangtze! And other amazing feats of authoritarian prowessOr, 5 things you need to know about authoritarian leaders' dubious sporting achievements.www.washingtonpost.comAaron RuparTrump: “The Winning Shot in the Bedminster Club Championship! Thank you very much to all of those who participated. I won with a 70, & am so honored in that, unlike the rest of the field, I’m given very little time to practice, bc I’m focused on many other things. It’s called TALENT, and I have it”
five organizing books i recommend the most often: i don't want this to be "books EVERYONE should read," or "MANDATORY labor organizing starter back," or "anarchist MUST HAVES." first of all, i'm an anarchist, i'm not your boss or your dad. but these are five that contributed deeply to my thinking:
If anyone is interested I added an accreditation page to the Georgia AAUP website with info about how faculty can fight the new state-run accreditation group www.aaupgeorgia.org/policy-resou...
Georgia AAUP - AccreditationThe Georgia AAUP has joined other AAUP leaders throughout the South to fight the creation of a state-run accreditaiton agency. The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) is an accrediting body ...www.aaupgeorgia.org
It is very weird that they just lie about normal people and then it’s not a scandal when they admit it
Scott MacFarlaneFLASH: Justice Dept seeks to dismiss Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn Trump Admin acknowledges: "Damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor"
