Marko Elez resigned after The Wall Street Journal reported he had posted racist messages to X that included “normalize Indian hate.”| NBC News
VATICAN CITY—In a stunning discovery that revealed the full extent of the pontiff’s addiction, Vatican coroner Fernando Ruini released a report Thursday confirming Pope Francis died of a eucharistic overdose. “Our autopsy found the Holy Father had a substantial amount of Eucharist in his system— roughly four times the legal limit—at the time of death,” […]| The Onion
Today's links| Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
Amid a wellspring of discontent over Fetterman’s coziness with Israel and Republicans, people are demanding campaign donation refunds.| The Intercept
Anna Feder lost her job at Emerson College after screening a film critical of Israel. Her lawsuit says it was a free-speech violation.| The Intercept
News| The Onion
Students from Muslim-majority countries as well as Asia and Africa are having their visas revoked with little or no explanation.| The Intercept
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued an extraordinary executive order that would give, “the DOGE Administrator,” that is, Elon Musk, access to the voter files of every state for the purpose of purging millions of Americans from voter rolls as suspected “non-citizens.”| Greg Palast
Last time Trump demanded social media handles for citizenship, green card, and visa applicants, it was only for immigrants outside the U.S.| The Intercept
Cornell student Momodou Taal’s lawyers said the demand was “retribution” for his lawsuit against the crackdown on pro-Palestine speech.| The Intercept
By Ralph Nader March 7, 2025 Enough already with the Democrats’ confused disarray in responding to Tyrant Trump’s vicious, illegal destruction of critical federal programs for all Americans so as to favor the insatiable greed and power of the Super-rich and giant corporations. The plutocrats are demanding more tax escapes,…| Ralph Nader
Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.| ProPublica
State department launches AI-assisted reviews of accounts to look for what it perceives as Hamas supporters| the Guardian
RSS site feedPolitical notes from 2025: January - April| stallman.org
By Ralph Nader February 28, 2025 Trump has mused publicly about his fondness for Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s “elected” dictator, and how he accomplished commanding control over his people. Trump and his loyal Trumpeteer and Musketeer cohorts are taking an American-style approach, step by faster step, far ahead of the conventional…| Ralph Nader
Today, the European Commission released its Affordable Energy Action Plan, which includes a controversial proposal to purchase long-term Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) contracts and invest in LNG export infrastructure, including in the US as confirmed by Commissioner Dan Jørgensen at the press conferen...| Common Dreams
The US vice-president was hypocritical and insensitive, but bracingly clear in his resetting of relationships| the Guardian
Betar U.S. said it has shared with the Trump administration a list of the “names of hundreds of terror supporters.”| The Intercept
Parabon NanoLabs sells police composite images of suspects built on DNA. Critics warn the tool can reinforce racial stereotypes and taint witness memories.| The Intercept
RSS site feedPolitical notes from 2024: November - February| stallman.org
While he tries for subservience from other world leaders, he’s turning his back on the real problems of America.| robertreich.substack.com
He and his goons must be stopped| robertreich.substack.com
Senate Democrats Must Act With Urgency—Now Is the Time to Be a Real Opposition Party and Block Trump’s Nominees Until His Billionaire Takeover Is Stopped| Common Dreams
Pretty alarming!| The New Republic
Five ways Trump is concentrating power in his own hands, thereby replacing democracy with oligarchy| robertreich.substack.com
Sources tell WIRED that the OPM’s top layers of management now include individuals linked to xAI, Neuralink, the Boring Company, and Palantir. One expert found the takeover reminiscent of Stalin.| WIRED
Facing more than a dozen questions about her views on NSA leaker Edward Snowden, Tulsi Gabbard held her ground at her Senate confirmation hearing.| The Intercept
From a former secretary of labor| robertreich.substack.com
Friends,| robertreich.substack.com
Friends,| robertreich.substack.com
Poland has promised Netanyahu safe passage to an Auschwitz memorial service. Former and current EU officials are speaking out.| The Intercept
Donald Trump is reportedly planning to continue his violent crusade aimed at gutting freedom and democracy with an Executive Order today calling for the deportation of non-citizen anti-war activists, with a particular focus on students. This is a vile attempt to sow fear and crush political dissent ...| Common Dreams
As one of his first acts after being confirmed by the Senate as Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy signed a memo to direct a reconsideration and indicate his support for a rollback of national fuel economy standards that make vehicles– including cars, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty trucks– more...| Common Dreams
It will blow up in his face — and possibly take the financial system with it| robertreich.substack.com
As Republican policymakers push for work requirements for Medicaid recipients and consider stricter ones for food stamp recipients, a new EPI report surveys the available evidence and finds that work requirements do not meaningfully increase employment. Work requirements—and the burdensome paperwork...| Common Dreams
How bad trade deals and IKEA ruined Americans’ couches and tables.| substack.perfectunion.us
Right-wing extremists are abuzz over Elon Musk giving an awkward straight-armed salute during an inauguration rally for Donald Trump.| Rolling Stone
Amid Gaza protests, a report from MIT Coalition for Palestine details research funded by Israel on drone swarms and underwater surveillance.| The Intercept
Goodbye, 2024 – but first, a quickie look back at the forces that were allied against Free-Ranging last year. And then? A hairpin turn to hope! Worst first! Child Reported Walking: As, ahem, I was the very first person to report, Georgia mom Brittany Patterson was charged with “reckless conduct” when her son, 10, walked| Free-Range Kids
Ohio becomes the latest state to allow police to charge high fees for access to video footage.| The Intercept
A banner 2024 whet the appetites of banks, giant corporations, and crypto bros. Now ultra-rich companies are salivating over Trump’s tariffs.| The Intercept
RSS site feedPolitical notes from 2023: November - February| stallman.org
Bias confirming existing attitudes| en.wikipedia.org
Richard Stallman's personal site.| stallman.org
