This week: – Military-style raid on Chicago apt bldg – Defense Sec. desecrates military values – Trump plots to turn troops on Americans PSA to Trump, via @thewarningses.bsky.social: “We the people will not succumb to fascism.” #Velshi

"He's bluffing." Former GOP strategist @therickwilson.bsky.social says that Trump & "political arsonist" Russ Vought know that they have a weak hand in the shutdown fight, despite all their big talk. "There's gonna be a political consequence to this that Republicans will have to eat." #Velshi

The White House says the shutdown is forcing them into laying off federal workers. Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social says “that’s just pretext for something that they’ve already been doing...They have been engaging in mass firings since January 20th." #Velshi

Mr Rowan is quite right that we could lose our global edge in higher education — by yielding to the eccentric and in this case authoritarian ideas of bullying, oligarchic alumni. His compact would put US universities on roughly the same footing as Russia’s. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/u...

Breaks the law and reeks of dictatorship defector.com/treasury-dep...

Fact: by law, NONE of those benefits are allowed to go to anyone in the country illegally. Period. But they’re desperate to not talk about HUGE health care cuts.

Rs are lying and changing the subject, because even their own voters like Medicaid, Medicare and ACA benefits. So they invent “illegal aliens” getting benefits.

Two people very much worth listening to, in an important conversation. newrepublic.com/article/2013...

The obscene face of Christian Nationalism: outlandish untaxed wealth in defiance of Jesus. Oh, and this time, slave laborers, too! Glory! Just remember, for any money you give to Heaven, there is always a 100% handling fee here on Earth.

Apple and Google think caving to authoritarian censorship is best for their bottom line. It’s on us to show these cowards that there’s a price to sacrificing our First Amendment rights at the altar of corporate profit.

Wow. You expect this in RUSSIA!

ICE used HELICOPTERS and the raid "resulted in the arrest of two suspected gang members." *Suspected* What makes this even more pathetic is that these two people arrested were probably *suspected* of being gang members solely because they're not white. And maybe had a tattoo honoring their mother.

If you wonder how bad the Epstein Files are for Donald, he had the federal government shut down so you wouldn't find out.

When "The Sound of Music" is shown, I suspect that as each Trump year passes, fewer Americans are cheering during this scene.

So callous.

JD VANCE: "My mother got the drugs that almost killed her from Mexicans." REALITY: JD's mother got the drugs that almost killed her from her hospital patients, whom she stole from.

Just noting that this reporting is from the correspondent for that radical rag...The Economist

Thanks to @billmckibben.bsky.social, I knew Pakistan—not exactly in the best of shape—was way ahead of us in the move to renewables. Now I learn that Ukraine—a country being regularly bombed by Putin—is, too. Meanwhile our president is giving it up for his pals in oil & gas. Make it make sense.

Before you hit the streets on No Kings Day, join the @aclu.org’s know your rights, protest safety, and de-escalation training to take action safely and confidently. Learn how to protect yourself and your community while standing up for your rights.

Trump’s efforts to militarize ICE & send federalized Nat'l Guard troops onto American streets, firing government employees during the shutdown, it's all part of Project 2025, which he disavowed all knowledge of during the campaign because it was so unpopular. joycevance.substack.com/p/project-20...

Really incredible! Read the comments too where the author of this piece answered them. 😲

All the numbers are still estimates since no one knows the #wnba finances, but it’s so good to FINALLY see a well-researched piece on the topic make it to a mainstream publication. Every ignorant fool chirping "but they lose $50M/yr" will get this link from me moving forward. #paytheplayers

Another solid piece written by a woman who has been studying and writing about women’s sports for a long time. #wnba

@sanders.senate.gov on Trump lying that the shutdown is over funding healthcare for illegal immigrants: "This is what demagogues historically have done: pick on a helpless minority. Trans people, undocumented people... You blame them for all of the problems facing society. And the rich get richer."

One down. Three to go. 👉 Shoutout to the Aces fans for keepin' up the energy at The House! 🗣️

A recap of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s annual address before Game 1 of the Finals: ◻️ Repair trust with players ◻️ Evaluate WNBA officiating ◻️ Update on CBA negotiations ◻️ Job security Here’s what she said:

Jewell Loyd and Dana Evans combined for 39 POINTS off the bench for the Las Vegas Aces in their Game 1 win 👀

#WNBA #WNBAFinals #WNBPA

Dana Evans could barely speak on the eve of the 2025 WNBA Finals. Her voice was beyond scratchy. The 5-foot-6 guard was barely audible. A day later, she let her play do the talking Evans scored 21 points in 26 mins as Vegas' bench was key in a Game 1 win www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

#WNBA #WNBAFinals

Three angles, same M😤😤D!

the switch-up is swift & fkn annoying

The Aces won tonight with 41 points off the bench, most points off the bench for a team in a WNBA Finals game since the Mystics had 52 in Game 2 of the 2019 Finals. It's good for 6th-most all-time in a WNBA Finals game.

The Aces play in such a stressful way for my blood pressure lol. Whew! #WNBA

Aces win! Aces win! WOW, the one great defensive play was the last one of the game!!! Stokes was a huge help stopping Sabally, Thomas AND Copper in ONE play! Dana Evans, Jewell Loyd, and Kiah Stokes in the last game were HUGE! #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs #WNBAFinals What a GREAT come-from-behind-game!!!

TURN US UP, DANA!!! 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ 18 PTS 4 3PM 4 STL 3 AST

Sabally seemed like such a nice girl in Dallas. 😂 #WNBA

#WNBAFinals #WNBA #WNBPA

With her 5th assist of the night, Chelsea Gray passed Sue Bird for 3rd-most assists in WNBA Playoffs history. 1. Courtney Vandersloot: 390 2. Alyssa Thomas: 384 3. Chelsea Gray: 365 4. Sue Bird: 360

She is picking her up at the logo now. Why? #wnba

Called it. Phx will do anything to win - hit you in the chin with their elbow, stick a foot out so you twist an ankle on landing, etc. A'ja not involved enough, Jackie shooting off. Ugh. #WNBA

I'm watching the 2025 WNBA basketball finals, it's halftime, and there was just a commercial for ICE - "join ICE and fulfill your mission". Disgusting aholes! #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs

Well, I'm worried. Aces have no defense. #WNBA #WNBAPlayoffs

#WNBA #WNBPA @nnekaogwumike.bsky.social

I was so scared for Kelsey. #WNBA #Indiana #WNBPA #Basketball

#WNBA #Minnesota

It should not be 90 degrees in October

#WNBA #DallasWings #WNBPA