They left out admin keys for govcloud accounts for 6 months in a public github repo in a file called importantAWStokens. Any script kiddie could have compromised critical government systems with that. Who knows how many state actors did so. gizmodo.com/the-worst-le...

NEW: A federal court ruled that ICE is no longer allowed to conduct unlawful immigration arrests at NYC courts as our case proceeds. We will continue fighting until this unconstitutional practice is banned for good.

“SCOTUS’ gutting of the Voting Rights Act is more than an attack on Black America. It is the check‑engine light for American democracy b/c every time this country weakens the protections built by Black struggle…it loosens the democratic foundations everyone stands on.”

It was a terrific chance to compare notes (in public) and to stand together for the freedom to give and the freedom to invest alongside Lawson Bader and @walterolson.bsky.social at Cato Institute yesterday.

The Courage Project recently announced its sixth slate of award recipients who show their bravery and support their neighbors in the face of hardship and uncertainty. Learn more about the awardees: thecourageproject.org

"US solar generation in 2025 was a stunning 28% higher than in 2024. The electricity flowing from all our solar—on rooftops and parking lots, in fields and deserts—was equivalent to the amount used by every household across 14 states in the Midwest and Northeast" blog.ucs.org/john-rogers/...

Thanks for lifting up this piece on Agency in the age of AI tor TIME magazine!

Thank you, Scientists!!! #EarthDay2026

Happy Earth Day! People are building solutions and opportunities as they meet climate challenges. @macfound.org has invested in bold, equitable action to confront the climate crisis, and today I’d like to highlight a few of their stories in these videos: www.macfound.org/press/grante...

On May 14, I’ll be joining Cato Institute for a conversation about the freedom to give to the causes we care about, without government interference. Fellow panelists = President and CEO of DonorsTrust Lawson R. Bader, Cato Senior Fellow Walter Olson. Register below. www.cato.org/events/freed...

Black Virginia Voters: The disinformation meant to confuse and discourage you from voting tells you exactly how powerful your vote is. Use it & use it wisely. Read VA Attorney General Jay Jones’ statement on Misleading Mailers Targeting Black Voters www.oag.state.va.us/media-center...

#ICYMI: Yesterday's "One First" took a deep dive into Saturday's @nytimes.com scoop on the behind-the-scenes machinations in the February 2016 Clean Power Plan ruling—and what the memos tell us about how #SCOTUS handles emergency applications in general, & about Chief Justice Roberts, in particular:

If you are as infuriated as you read this as I am, know that Congress not only has the power to fix the abuse of the Shadow Docket but also that the legislation is already drafted. We just need to get it to the floor. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

“Woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain, dragging that which is sacred into darkness and filth.” — Pope Leo XIV

AI is having a transformative impact on how we live, learn, work, connect, and create. What role can philanthropy play in preserving our human agency in the age of AI? I explore this question in TIME Magazine today. Read my op-ed at time.com/article/2026... #technology #Agents.

Maryland lawmakers made history tonight …

"Never again a country without consequences" sounds like a pretty effective slogan to me.

The Supreme Court heard a major constitutional case about birthright citizenship because President Trump chose to act with striking disregard for the law. Stay informed by subscribing to The Briefing, our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/3Yrz5jM

2026 vs. 2025 Shapiro family Seder table. The first night of Passover has always been special for our family. But nearly one year ago, on this first night of Passover, an arsonist destroyed this very room — and this very table.

Cecilia Wang, you were absolutely phenomenal today. Birthright citizenship could not have a better champion and advocate! LDFxACLUxLULACxAsianLawCaucusxDemocracyDefenders

Two brilliant civil rights lawyers - one Asian American; one Black American. Both women. @aclu.org’s Cecellia Wang & @legaldefensefund.bsky.social’s @janainelson.bsky.social. They argued two of the most consequential cases in SCOTUS this year. This embrace is one of my favorite moments of the day.

Two new books: Julian Barnes and Arundhati Roy This winter I've been enjoying two new books that speak to the topic of memory as one ages. Now into my 50s this topic has become more interesting than it once was. First came along Julian Barnes' final (?) book, Departure(s). I think I have probably…

Possibly a turning point for large tech companies taking concerns about youth health more seriously? Let's hope so.

If I were Bluesky's new CEO, I would announce that in addition to supporting AT Proto, they will also hook up Bluesky to the web. The web is already decentralized. Lots of developers know how to build web stuff. We can all breathe the same air.

Exactly how Orban dismantled independent media in Hungary: 1. Crush: harass media outlet with govt regulatory pressure. 2. Buy: Have political ally acquire outlet once it’s distressed. 3. Supplant: fire independent journalists and hire cheerleaders for regime. Steps 1-2-3, or perhaps just C-B-S.

2006 internet: RSS feeds, forums, communities of hobby blogs, where people post about interior design, fashion, and music for free 2026 internet: sponsored content, paid partnership, buy my merch, try my supplements, invest in my crypto, click link in bio to unlock the secrets of life for $30

This makes me so happy. This film, anchored by Michael B. Jordan’s performance, is so deeply meaningful to so many of us. Lovely to see this upright, talented young man recognized for his superb portrayal. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Misty Copeland comes out of retirement to put Timothée Chalamet in his place during a live ‘Sinners’ performance at the #Oscars.

"My fellow scientists, we have an assignment: we must take collective action to hold Congress and this administration accountable. It is time to channel that evidence-based outrage into action,” said @gretchentg.bsky.social at Saturday’s @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in DC. #StandUpForScience

SCIENCE FUNDING: We're inviting researchers who create and engineer new quantum and hybrid materials to apply for fully unconstrained, 6-year research grants supporting ambitious, high-risk work at the frontiers of quantum materials science. ➡️ www.moore.org/initiative-a... #ScienceGrants

Get ready to vote, Chicago! chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...

Just keep driving.

RSS is the forgotten but brilliant internet technology. If you are not using an RSS reader, try it out! Perfect for following blogs!

Today marks the anniversary of the Selma march that helped deliver the Voting Rights Act and the Supreme Court decision that upheld the law. Sixty years later, the Court has largely reversed this civil rights victory. bit.ly/4lagoMy

Rev. Jackson's Homegoing today. 3 former presidents are expected to attend Rev. Jesse Jackson's Chicago funeral: Live updates chicago.suntimes.com/live/jesse-j...

Reagan appointed judge: "If nobody’s going to enforce the Constitution, it becomes like the Constitution of Russia." Genuine conservatives within the judiciary stand as one of the final bulwarks against authoritarian rule in America.

MacArthur Foundation’s charitable spending exceeded 7 percent in 2025 as we exceeded our commitments to do more for a nonprofit sector facing a funding crisis. www.macfound.org/press/perspe...

"These moves highlight the importance of solidarity when a democracy is under threat." Good job, WilmerHale and all firms that stood strong. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/o...

Thanks @scripting.com!

Please take a look at what is happening across the country w/ the Press Forward initiative -- bright spots that we can all support in 44 chapters across America. Also see American Journalism Project, Institute for Non Profit News, the Public Media Bridge Fund etc. Lots of ways to support indy media!

Tune in to our own @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on The View this week.

"In Chicago, of 92 people arrested for assaulting or impeding officers last fall, 74 cases have resulted in no charges; in 13 cases, charges were filed and dismissed; and five charged cases were still pending."

"Unfortunately, climate change has become a reality, and its impacts will be felt over the coming decades in the form of, among other things, more frequent and intense extreme weather events. We must prepare for this future, by making smart, science-informed investments in our electric grid..."

Now in Maine: ICE watchers say federal agents are coming to their house to threaten and intimidate them. www.pressherald.com/2026/01/23/i...

In today’s @nytopinion.nytimes.com, @seanmorales-doyle.bsky.social explains how dozens of actions by the Trump administration, together, show that an attempted “takeover” of elections is underway. But we can fight back, he writes.

Local news organizations across the U.S. are in dire need of this kind of structural support to supplement the ad-hoc fumes of one-off grants. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/for-...

From one natural-born US citizen to another, have a great Benito Bowl!

“Tragically, racism is not a relic of a bygone era when slavery was legal; rather, it is a driving force for the man currently occupying our White House.” www.americaamerica.news/p/can-americ...

BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors

"I didn't make a mistake." OK, this is not news, it is reminder # 1001+: Support for this regime is support for stone-cold racism. Every American, everyone everywhere, is fully on notice. History and our ancestors will be the judge.