Donald Trump no longer sees a difference between vengeance and rule of law. In his mind anyone who opposes him or criticizes him is guilty and needs to be prosecuted. Unless federal prosecutors resist his demands, rule of law in America will end and we will become a lawless country.

The return of Jimmy Kimmel is a win for free speech. The backlash caused by Kimmel’s suspension worked. The resistance does matter! www.newsweek.com/jimmy-kimmel...

“The announcement on autism was the greatest display of ignorance, unfounded blather, dangerous advice, recycled old nonsense and outright malpractice advice since Trump recommended bleach for Covid,” Arthur Caplan, professor of medical ethics at NYU. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

Donald Trump no longer sees a difference between vengeance and rule of law. In his mind anyone who opposes him or criticizes him is guilty and needs to be prosecuted. Unless federal prosecutors resist his demands, rule of law in America will end and we will become a lawless country.

The return of Jimmy Kimmel is a win for free speech. The backlash caused by Kimmel’s suspension worked. The resistance does matter! www.newsweek.com/jimmy-kimmel...

“The announcement on autism was the greatest display of ignorance, unfounded blather, dangerous advice, recycled old nonsense and outright malpractice advice since Trump recommended bleach for Covid,” Arthur Caplan, professor of medical ethics at NYU. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

Neil Young posted lyrics to "Big Crime" - the song he performed last night at Farm Aid - on his Neil Young Archives website as well as audio of the song. neilyoungarchives.com/news/1/artic...

Neil Young sang "Big Crime" at Farm Aid last night: No more great again No more great again Big crime in DC in the White House Don't need no fascist rules Don't want no fascist schools Don't want no soldiers walking our streets Got big crime in DC at the White House youtu.be/q0-8_La3_eI?...

Companies urge their workers on H-1B visas not to travel outside the US. Those currently traveling abroad should return to the U.S. immediately to avoid any prospect of being barred from reentering. Trump’s H-1B proclamation is causing chaos and confusion. (Gift article) wapo.st/4pzpapg

In a major blow to American tech companies and universities, Trump announced changes to H-1B visa program for highly skilled workers. Under the new rules each hire on H-1B will have to be accompanied by $100K payment by the company. H-1B visa holders are panicked. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Neil Young posted lyrics to "Big Crime" - the song he performed last night at Farm Aid - on his Neil Young Archives website as well as audio of the song. neilyoungarchives.com/news/1/artic...

Neil Young sang "Big Crime" at Farm Aid last night: No more great again No more great again Big crime in DC in the White House Don't need no fascist rules Don't want no fascist schools Don't want no soldiers walking our streets Got big crime in DC at the White House youtu.be/q0-8_La3_eI?...

Companies urge their workers on H-1B visas not to travel outside the US. Those currently traveling abroad should return to the U.S. immediately to avoid any prospect of being barred from reentering. Trump’s H-1B proclamation is causing chaos and confusion. (Gift article) wapo.st/4pzpapg

In a major blow to American tech companies and universities, Trump announced changes to H-1B visa program for highly skilled workers. Under the new rules each hire on H-1B will have to be accompanied by $100K payment by the company. H-1B visa holders are panicked. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

RESIST SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!!! JUSTICE FOR ALL! FEED THE POOR! TAX THE RICH! SAVE OUR PLANET STOP THE GREED SAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS PAWS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY MY MONEY! Overpass Brigade South County Resistance Rhode Island, 9/20/2025

STOP THEM Overpass Brigade South County Resistance Rhode Island, 9/20/2025

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Our problem isn't a lack of resources. Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.

RESIST SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY!!! JUSTICE FOR ALL! FEED THE POOR! TAX THE RICH! SAVE OUR PLANET STOP THE GREED SAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS PAWS OFF SOCIAL SECURITY MY MONEY! Overpass Brigade South County Resistance Rhode Island, 9/20/2025

STOP THEM Overpass Brigade South County Resistance Rhode Island, 9/20/2025

The First Amendment prohibits government officials from relying on the threat of invoking legal sanctions and other means of coercion to achieve the suppression of disfavored speech. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23p...

Erik Siebert, a U.S. attorney, was expected to fabricate a case against Letitia James. He misunderstood his assignment and told DOJ that investigators found insufficient evidence to bring charges against Ms. James. Trump called for his ouster. (Gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...

“out-of-control intimidation” - well put.

RFK Jr’s vaccine committee issued new vaccine recommendations. People 65 or older can receive Covid vaccine only after discussing it with a health care provider. Patients under 64 only after consulting with a provider. Prescriptions not required. 🤔 (Gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...

Today Donald Trump used the word “illegal” when referring to negative coverage of him in the media. This is the next step toward state censorship of speech.

In 1963 the Supreme Court drew a constitutional line. The government is free to encourage and persuade private entities to support its policies. But the First Amendment forbids the government from using coercion backed by threats of punishment to suppress speech. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...

“The Trump administration and its enforcers want to control your speech, your behavior, even your public expressions of mourning. You are not allowed to criticize the president’s associates.” @adamserwer.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

FULL FRONTAL ATACK ON FREE SPEECH: Trump said that regulators should consider revoking the licenses of broadcasters who air negative coverage or commentary of him, indicating that his assault on critics’ language is motivated at least in part by personal animus. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

The First Amendment prohibits government officials from relying on the threat of invoking legal sanctions and other means of coercion to achieve the suppression of disfavored speech. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23p...

Erik Siebert, a U.S. attorney, was expected to fabricate a case against Letitia James. He misunderstood his assignment and told DOJ that investigators found insufficient evidence to bring charges against Ms. James. Trump called for his ouster. (Gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...

“out-of-control intimidation” - well put.

RFK Jr’s vaccine committee issued new vaccine recommendations. People 65 or older can receive Covid vaccine only after discussing it with a health care provider. Patients under 64 only after consulting with a provider. Prescriptions not required. 🤔 (Gift article) www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...

Today Donald Trump used the word “illegal” when referring to negative coverage of him in the media. This is the next step toward state censorship of speech.

In 1963 the Supreme Court drew a constitutional line. The government is free to encourage and persuade private entities to support its policies. But the First Amendment forbids the government from using coercion backed by threats of punishment to suppress speech. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/u...

Agreed! In today’s Supreme Court, Jimmy Kimmel would have an extremely strong First Amendment claim against Trump’s FCC for pressuring Disney and ABC to censor fully protected commentary by firing Kimmel. Either 8-1 or 9-0. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

“The Trump administration and its enforcers want to control your speech, your behavior, even your public expressions of mourning. You are not allowed to criticize the president’s associates.” @adamserwer.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

FULL FRONTAL ATACK ON FREE SPEECH: Trump said that regulators should consider revoking the licenses of broadcasters who air negative coverage or commentary of him, indicating that his assault on critics’ language is motivated at least in part by personal animus. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the United States government. This is a direct attack on the First Amendment. Everyone who values freedom of speech should be outraged — and they should speak out.

Mississippi law that would prohibit Mississippi public schools from teaching about diversity, equity and inclusion-related topics has been blocked by a federal judge. Many University of Mississippi professors and are uncertain about how to proceed in the classroom. thedmonline.com/professors-u...

American Association of University Professors (AAUP) just sent guidelines to its members. Members are advised to keep their social accounts private and speak in positive terms like: “higher ed research saves lives”. In the most positive terms I can muster: NO. www.aaup.org/sites/defaul...

David Frum: “It is state repression. It is an order from the government: here is the script you must read. If you do not read it, you will taken off the air. Jimmy Kimmel didn’t read it. He was taken off the air.” Note: “state repression”, “government commanded speech”. @davidfrum.bsky.social

Brian Stelter: “Even though we are talking about comedy, this is so serious. America is a less free place if late night comedians cannot do and say what they want.” @brianstelter.bsky.social

The end of free speech in America. www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/m...

During a conference on civics education in New York on Tuesday, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that the poor quality of civics education means Americans may not be entirely clear on what makes a president different to a monarch. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Mississippi law that would prohibit Mississippi public schools from teaching about diversity, equity and inclusion-related topics has been blocked by a federal judge. Many University of Mississippi professors and are uncertain about how to proceed in the classroom. thedmonline.com/professors-u...

American Association of University Professors (AAUP) just sent guidelines to its members. Members are advised to keep their social accounts private and speak in positive terms like: “higher ed research saves lives”. In the most positive terms I can muster: NO. www.aaup.org/sites/defaul...

David Frum: “It is state repression. It is an order from the government: here is the script you must read. If you do not read it, you will taken off the air. Jimmy Kimmel didn’t read it. He was taken off the air.” Note: “state repression”, “government commanded speech”. @davidfrum.bsky.social

Brian Stelter: “Even though we are talking about comedy, this is so serious. America is a less free place if late night comedians cannot do and say what they want.” @brianstelter.bsky.social

The end of free speech in America. www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/m...

During a conference on civics education in New York on Tuesday, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that the poor quality of civics education means Americans may not be entirely clear on what makes a president different to a monarch. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Rachel Maddow comments on Trump’s shut down of cancer research. Frightening. @maddow.msnbc.com @jonathanmahler.bsky.social