NoDak Snowflake
@carenleeb.bsky.social
Feminist, optimist, social worker, educator, sci-fi-fan, opinions mine. #Resistance since 2016. #BlueCrew 🇺🇦 💙
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NEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions?
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
How ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours
The reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.
www.propublica.org
October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Remember when John Oliver opened a church to expose how easy it was to get tax exemptions?
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
This year, ProPublica reporters set out to establish private schools to test if, truly, anyone could open one.
We founded two. Here’s how.
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books unite, bans divide
October 5, 2026 at 12:19 PM
books unite, bans divide
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Children living safely with families are being picked up by ICE and referred to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which places them in shelters or foster care.
These shelters were designed for new arrivals, not settled kids—and the children are struggling badly.
These shelters were designed for new arrivals, not settled kids—and the children are struggling badly.
“You kidnapped my son”
ICE is now separating children from their parents and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
www.motherjones.com
October 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Children living safely with families are being picked up by ICE and referred to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which places them in shelters or foster care.
These shelters were designed for new arrivals, not settled kids—and the children are struggling badly.
These shelters were designed for new arrivals, not settled kids—and the children are struggling badly.
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Montana court blocks onerous mail voting law that caused thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year - Democracy Docket
Montana court blocks onerous mail voting law that caused thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year
The mail voting measure led to nearly 3,000 mail ballots getting rejected in the Nov. 2025 election, in a state where 80% of voters vote absentee.
www.democracydocket.com
October 3, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Montana court blocks onerous mail voting law that caused thousands of rejected absentee ballots last year - Democracy Docket
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On Thursday October 8th Women are taking to the streets to rage against rape. I encourage everyone especially us men to use your voice to speak out against sexual assault/ violence. There are events happening all across the US . You can find an event close to you at womensmarch.com
October 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
On Thursday October 8th Women are taking to the streets to rage against rape. I encourage everyone especially us men to use your voice to speak out against sexual assault/ violence. There are events happening all across the US . You can find an event close to you at womensmarch.com
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed one of the most restrictive book-banning laws in the country. But it definitely doesn't apply to his own new book.
"He doesn’t understand irony at all," one Utah bookseller said.
"He doesn’t understand irony at all," one Utah bookseller said.
Book-banning GOP governor wants you to buy his book
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is promoting himself as a "peacemaker."
www.motherjones.com
October 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed one of the most restrictive book-banning laws in the country. But it definitely doesn't apply to his own new book.
"He doesn’t understand irony at all," one Utah bookseller said.
"He doesn’t understand irony at all," one Utah bookseller said.
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“Did you or did you not sell hamburgers from a giant smiling head?”
“Sir, that was Jack in the Box.”
“Sir, that was Jack in the Box.”
October 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
“Did you or did you not sell hamburgers from a giant smiling head?”
“Sir, that was Jack in the Box.”
“Sir, that was Jack in the Box.”
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An analysis of voting equipment in Puerto Rico grew into a US federal effort spanning multiple agencies to find proof voting machines were manipulated to flip votes in the 2020 election, Reuters found. The probe ultimately found found no evidence votes were manipulated reut.rs/4hHBkcA
October 2, 2026 at 10:11 AM
An analysis of voting equipment in Puerto Rico grew into a US federal effort spanning multiple agencies to find proof voting machines were manipulated to flip votes in the 2020 election, Reuters found. The probe ultimately found found no evidence votes were manipulated reut.rs/4hHBkcA
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In what promises to be the most consequential showdown over reproductive rights since the end of Roe v. Wade, three states with near-total abortion bans asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down blue-state laws that (cont.)
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Shield laws are working. Now red states want the Supreme Court to end them.
The long-expected constitutional showdown over states’ rights and abortion rights is here.
www.motherjones.com
October 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
In what promises to be the most consequential showdown over reproductive rights since the end of Roe v. Wade, three states with near-total abortion bans asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down blue-state laws that (cont.)
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Although you don't see these wins in the headlines, they are happening.
Trump fired Western Washington's U.S. attorney less than an hour after he was sworn in.
Today a judge put him back. The president doesn't get to ignore the law to install his loyalists. This is a win for our democracy.
Today a judge put him back. The president doesn't get to ignore the law to install his loyalists. This is a win for our democracy.
Judge reinstates U.S. attorney in Western WA who was fired by Trump
A federal judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney, saying Trump had no authority to fire him and ordering no further interference with Rogoff's duties.
www.seattletimes.com
October 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Although you don't see these wins in the headlines, they are happening.
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Some North Carolina voters only have a week left to ensure they can cast a ballot in the midterms as a result of a shady settlement the state elections board made with Trump’s Justice Department. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
North Carolina mailboxes overflow with voter registration warnings after state cut a deal with Trump’s DOJ
“This is death by a thousand cuts,” one voting rights advocate told Democracy Docket. “It’s why you move voting sites, it’s why you have fewer hours, it’s why our absentee mailing ballots are so compl...
www.democracydocket.com
October 1, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Some North Carolina voters only have a week left to ensure they can cast a ballot in the midterms as a result of a shady settlement the state elections board made with Trump’s Justice Department. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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If your reaction to Wemby saying this is a hearty “hell yeah”, it behooves me to let you know that @theguardian.com does not take business from betting companies, we have a great sports section, no paywall, and a great app. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/o...
‘It’s sad seeing players promote it’: Wembanyama says he will never endorse gambling companies
Spurs star says it is ‘very sad’ to see NBA players promote gambling companies and insists money no longer drives his sponsorship decisions
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:04 AM
If your reaction to Wemby saying this is a hearty “hell yeah”, it behooves me to let you know that @theguardian.com does not take business from betting companies, we have a great sports section, no paywall, and a great app. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/o...
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A little night music always calms my spirit. And enjoy the LED light show outside the window 🌙 Moonlight Sonata - Ludwig van Beethoven
October 2, 2026 at 2:04 AM
A little night music always calms my spirit. And enjoy the LED light show outside the window 🌙 Moonlight Sonata - Ludwig van Beethoven
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CSPAN: “We should mention that Senator Schmitt was supposed to appear on this program with Sen. Coons but he pulled out the day after that hearing.”
October 1, 2026 at 11:31 PM
CSPAN: “We should mention that Senator Schmitt was supposed to appear on this program with Sen. Coons but he pulled out the day after that hearing.”
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In a stance that puts him at odds with other notable NBA stars, Victor Wembanyama says he would never lend his name to FanDuel, Polymarket or any other sports betting site.
“Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,” he said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
“Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,” he said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
Would Victor Wembanyama ever endorse FanDuel or Polymarket? Don't bet on it
In a stance that puts him at odds with other NBA stars, the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he would never lend his name to a sports betting site
www.expressnews.com
October 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
In a stance that puts him at odds with other notable NBA stars, Victor Wembanyama says he would never lend his name to FanDuel, Polymarket or any other sports betting site.
“Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,” he said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
“Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,” he said.
www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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BREAKING: judge dismisses case against reflecting pool defendant Davey Hearn WITH PREJUDICE- meaning the DoJ can’t ever bring charges against him in this matter. www.ms.now/deadline-whi...
Judge permanently dismisses David Hearn Reflecting Pool indictment
The Trump Justice Department sought a temporary dismissal. Hearn wanted his charges tossed for good.
www.ms.now
October 1, 2026 at 3:17 PM
BREAKING: judge dismisses case against reflecting pool defendant Davey Hearn WITH PREJUDICE- meaning the DoJ can’t ever bring charges against him in this matter. www.ms.now/deadline-whi...
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Ken Paxton offered plea deals to at least 10 students accused of raping their classmates.
October 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Ken Paxton offered plea deals to at least 10 students accused of raping their classmates.
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Millions of voices are impossible to ignore.
As we begin our second year without federal funding, our reporting remains loud and clear because people continue to step up to power this free press.
Public media is an ongoing commitment that we will live out together.
Donate today: n.pr/3VxNBIZ
As we begin our second year without federal funding, our reporting remains loud and clear because people continue to step up to power this free press.
Public media is an ongoing commitment that we will live out together.
Donate today: n.pr/3VxNBIZ
October 1, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Millions of voices are impossible to ignore.
As we begin our second year without federal funding, our reporting remains loud and clear because people continue to step up to power this free press.
Public media is an ongoing commitment that we will live out together.
Donate today: n.pr/3VxNBIZ
As we begin our second year without federal funding, our reporting remains loud and clear because people continue to step up to power this free press.
Public media is an ongoing commitment that we will live out together.
Donate today: n.pr/3VxNBIZ
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🚨 BREAKING: The family of Renee Good and her partner, Rebecca Good, have filed two federal lawsuits over Good’s January killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis.
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October 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM
🚨 BREAKING: The family of Renee Good and her partner, Rebecca Good, have filed two federal lawsuits over Good’s January killing by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis.
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"Uh, Jimbo, are you sure the Hawkeyes are an NBA team? And are you going to pay Office Depot for this giant poster we just had printed up?"
September 30, 2026 at 6:25 PM
"Uh, Jimbo, are you sure the Hawkeyes are an NBA team? And are you going to pay Office Depot for this giant poster we just had printed up?"
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October 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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The Missouri senator accused former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith of attending an Atlanta Hawks game in Georgia, and called him a "dirtbag." Except it turned out that Schmitt was wrong, and Smith was actually at an Iowa Hawkeyes game in Maryland. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt faces withering criticism for botched questioning over basketball games
The Missouri senator accused former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith of attending an Atlanta Hawks game in
www.kcur.org
September 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Missouri senator accused former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith of attending an Atlanta Hawks game in Georgia, and called him a "dirtbag." Except it turned out that Schmitt was wrong, and Smith was actually at an Iowa Hawkeyes game in Maryland. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
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Ken Paxton is a corrupt con man who has used his office to enrich himself and live a lavish lifestyle with his various mistresses at taxpayer expense.
October 1, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Ken Paxton is a corrupt con man who has used his office to enrich himself and live a lavish lifestyle with his various mistresses at taxpayer expense.
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We are ruining our own institutions, which is sad for us and great for our enemies.
A civilian geography professor was fired from West Point for pushing back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change.
West Point professor fired after pushing back on limitations to teaching climate change, lawsuit says
Adam Kalkstein pushed back after department officials barred faculty from teaching that humans contribute to climate change, the lawsuit says.
www.stripes.com
September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
We are ruining our own institutions, which is sad for us and great for our enemies.