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Texas is delaying its typical September 1 release of maternal mortality data until December 1, conveniently timed to be after the midterm election. Recent reports have shown a sharp rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths after the abortion ban went into effect. www.austinchronicle.com/news/texas-p...

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This is true of almost the entire GOP today.

Q for constitutional lawyers: If gerrymandering by race is unconstitutional, isn’t gerrymandering by party? Both are designed to give an interest group a more powerful voice. Why haven’t we challenged political gerrymandering that locks people out regardless of race?

Someone tell me, please, this isn’t true: newrepublic.com/post/207270/...

I’m thinking that Trump’s push to obliterate Iran is just a way to make his Gaza real estate development more appealing. It’s a NIMBY move. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/u...

Holy f*ck. Trump just announced he’s closing the Kennedy Center for two years. The idiot thinks everything is about the building, but the building is nothing without the talent that fills it. What about the artists and ensembles who rely on the Kennedy Center? He’s ruining lives, the SOB.

I would like to nominate the citizens of Minnesota for the Nobel Peace Prize. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Make it viral.

I'm trying to get a sense of how many (other) people were invited and then disinvited from US campuses last year. If you have a story to share, please dm. I will keep it confidential – just trying to figure out the scale of this.

Lord knows I'm not a fan of any of this corporate media consolidation — Netflix and Paramount both should be barred from buying WBD. But in terms of sending a message, would be stellar if everyone watched Good Night and Good Luck on Netflix together next Sunday when 60 Minutes is on the air.

St. Louis!

He’s talkin’ to you, JD

Is it even constitutional for the President of the United States to lead a foreign territory or government? Why isn’t anyone asking about this?

Can’t wait to see the reply meme @gavinnewsom.bsky.social

one of the projects of the court is to expand the ability of states to pursue reactionary ends and constrain the ability of the federal government to set minimum standards *or* of democratic-led states to expand upon existing rights

More information on this despicable case here: thehill.com/homenews/sta...

It’s International Corgi Day (if that really exists), so I am reposting evidence of my dog’s unshakeable moral fiber. This is the only soft toy she’s ever rejected. De-armed in mere seconds. Destroyed in minutes.

pll.harvard.edu/subject/soci... The free Harvard audit courses are up. Excellent selection courses as you scroll down that address the fundamental of American democracy. Please share this link widely. We need people to understand what Trump is trying to destroy.

Countless emails asking how Americans can directly aid Ukrainian soldiers. Here’s an easy answer: savelife.in.ua/en/

From an FDA probationary employee: the firings are coming from outside the agency without cause and with zero input from supervisors (as promised.) More firings expected between now and Tuesday. Do not open the termination email before you download your documents and performance evals.

ATTN HHS EMPLOYEES: Firing notices are going out. I am in receipt of an email saying they will revoke your access as soon as you read the email that you've been fired. Please download everything you need before you open that email. SHARE FAR & WIDE. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/attn-hhs-e...

ATTN FEDERAL WORKERS: I’ll say this again: download all your SF-50s, performance evals, and your eOPF. Now. Print hard copies. And make sure you file an informal grievance with your supervisor within 15 days of any adverse action. Here is a template: www.muellershewrote.com/p/informal-g...

@jortsthecat.bsky.social

Trickle-down theory in practice