JB Pritzker calls out ‘do-nothing’ Democrats for failing to push back against Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker sharply criticized fellow Democrats on Sunday for not doing enough to oppose President Donald Trump, drawing a clear divide between himself and other high-profile Democrats seen as future presidential contenders.
By Joey Cappelletti and Holly Ramer for AP, April 27, 2025
The driveway of the White House is now lined with mugshots….disgusting….this had to be a Stephen Miller idea *posted this morning by Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt
— WuTangIsForTheChildren (@wutangforchildren.bsky.social) April 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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In 100 Days, Trump Has Invented Something New: Clown-Show Fascism
The Trump administration is a serious threat to democracy. They’re also laughably incompetent. But the result is no laughing matter.
By Michael Tomasky for The New Republic,
April 28, 2025
So Sen. Slotkin wants to cut the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). That’s just what it sounds like. It’s calculated to be the lowest wage possible to pay foreign guest workers, without having an adverse effect on American wages. Respectfully asking @slotkin.senate.gov: what the fresh hell is this?
— Jorts (and Jean) (@jortsthecat.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE
In response to mass deportation threats and mixed messages from county leaders on federal cooperation, San Diego organizers are taking action to inform residents of ICE activity.
By Roberto Camacho for Bolts, April 25, 2025
The FBI just arrested a sitting judge.
— Marisa Kabas (@marisakabas.bsky.social) April 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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The Trumpian Plot to Take Over the Federal Courts
The conservative legal movement’s latest broadside against the judiciary is likely to fail, but it illuminates how far they’re willing to go to dismantle the rule of law.
By Matt Ford for The New Republic, April 28, 2025
Nearly 800 NIH grants have been terminated so far, including some focused on HIV and AIDS, trans health, and COVID-19, after researchers were told their work was no longer an agency priority. https://cbsn.ws/3YkDndI
— 60 Minutes (@60minutes.bsky.social) April 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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DOJ ends Biden-era policy against subpoenaing journalists
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday she is resuming the practice of attempting to seize reporters’ phone records in order to smoke out leakers.
By Andrew Solender, Marc Caputo,
and Sara Fischer for Axios, April 27th 2025
Nearly 800 NIH grants have been terminated so far, including some focused on HIV and AIDS, trans health, and COVID-19, after researchers were told their work was no longer an agency priority. https://cbsn.ws/3YkDndI
— 60 Minutes (@60minutes.bsky.social) April 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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How Volunteer Patrols Are Working to Protect San Diego Immigrant Communities From ICE
In response to mass deportation threats and mixed messages from county leaders on federal cooperation, San Diego organizers are taking action to inform residents of ICE activity.
By Roberto Camacho for Bolts, April 25, 2025
🚩The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issues a red flag alert for the United States in response to the proposed autism registry. #ActuallyAutistic www.lemkininstitute.com/red-flag-ale...
— Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath.bsky.social) April 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The Smithsonian PURGE: Trump Team Removes Artifacts of Black Resistance
Critics warn: it’s not just history being erased—it’s identity.
By April Ryan for Black Press USA, April 24, 2025
💣The Carpet Bombing of HHS 💥 It's hard to describe how America's health agencies have been bombed and shelled in the past few months, but John Oliver is a good start. 🧵
— Alt CDC (they/them) (@altcdc.altgov.info) April 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The United States is witnessing the return of psychiatric imprisonment
From ‘wellness farms’ to expanded involuntary commitment policies, the US is embracing psychiatric incarceration under the guise of compassion
By Jordyn Jensen for The Guardian, April 27, 2025