@terryleaton.bsky.social
Cat Colony manager, Social Justice Advocate, Dancer, WAC/Veteran
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CA charter school that blew millions on Hawaii trips, luxury ballparks and trips to Paris files for bankruptcy www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti... #AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal
CA charter school that blew millions on Hawaii trips, luxury ballparks and trips to Paris files for bankruptcy
The bankruptcy follows a funding scandal and lavish taxpayer-funded trips.
www.yahoo.com
October 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
CA charter school that blew millions on Hawaii trips, luxury ballparks and trips to Paris files for bankruptcy www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti... #AnotherDayAnotherCharterScandal
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We obtained a military document that appears to show an additional violation of the Posse Comitatus Act by the Trump admin during last summer's deployment of federalized National Guard in CA.
We demand transparency & accountability for how these decisions were made.
https://bit.ly/4j5RA9z
We demand transparency & accountability for how these decisions were made.
https://bit.ly/4j5RA9z
U.S. Military Likely Violated Posse Comitatus Act During 2025 Immigration Raids in California, New Document Shows
WASHINGTON — A U.S. military document newly obtained by the National Immigration Law Center seems to reveal a previously unknown Trump administration violation of the Posse Comitatus Act during its de...
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October 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM
We obtained a military document that appears to show an additional violation of the Posse Comitatus Act by the Trump admin during last summer's deployment of federalized National Guard in CA.
We demand transparency & accountability for how these decisions were made.
https://bit.ly/4j5RA9z
We demand transparency & accountability for how these decisions were made.
https://bit.ly/4j5RA9z
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"Two days after October 7, me and my siblings were just sitting and crying and holding hands. And my young[er] brother told us we must make a family decision based on moral clarity that we are rejecting revenge."
Israeli Activist Maoz Inon Lost His Parents on Oct. 7, Decries Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
Israelis and Palestinians are marking three years since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. Nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed, and around 250 were taken hostage. It was t...
www.democracynow.org
October 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
"Two days after October 7, me and my siblings were just sitting and crying and holding hands. And my young[er] brother told us we must make a family decision based on moral clarity that we are rejecting revenge."
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🧡 Early voting can give you more flexibility. Check your local options and make a plan. bit.ly/NoKingsMovem...
#PowertothePeople #NoKings #NoKingsVoteEarly
#PowertothePeople #NoKings #NoKingsVoteEarly
October 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
🧡 Early voting can give you more flexibility. Check your local options and make a plan. bit.ly/NoKingsMovem...
#PowertothePeople #NoKings #NoKingsVoteEarly
#PowertothePeople #NoKings #NoKingsVoteEarly
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Everything you've been told about lethal injection is a lie
Everything you've been told about lethal injection is a lie
Death by drugs is brutal—and designed for political optics. Christa Pike's failed execution pulled back the curtain.
www.motherjones.com
October 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Everything you've been told about lethal injection is a lie
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“They knew, they lied”: Fire survivors bring their fight to the Supreme Court’s steps
“They knew, they lied”: Fire survivors bring their fight to the Supreme Court’s steps
As justices weighed the merits of Boulder's case against Big Oil, those who lost everything want accountability.
www.motherjones.com
October 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
“They knew, they lied”: Fire survivors bring their fight to the Supreme Court’s steps
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🔑 Housing Counseling Funding Stays Available—for Now
Nearly $56 million in federal grants supporting renters, homeowners, and first-time buyers has been temporarily protected by a federal court.
The lawsuit over HUD’s cuts continues.
ncnewsline.com/2026/10/01/n...
#Housing #EconomicSecurity
Nearly $56 million in federal grants supporting renters, homeowners, and first-time buyers has been temporarily protected by a federal court.
The lawsuit over HUD’s cuts continues.
ncnewsline.com/2026/10/01/n...
#Housing #EconomicSecurity
October 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
🔑 Housing Counseling Funding Stays Available—for Now
Nearly $56 million in federal grants supporting renters, homeowners, and first-time buyers has been temporarily protected by a federal court.
The lawsuit over HUD’s cuts continues.
ncnewsline.com/2026/10/01/n...
#Housing #EconomicSecurity
Nearly $56 million in federal grants supporting renters, homeowners, and first-time buyers has been temporarily protected by a federal court.
The lawsuit over HUD’s cuts continues.
ncnewsline.com/2026/10/01/n...
#Housing #EconomicSecurity
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⚖️ Second Judge Blocks $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal court ruled the administration failed to follow required rulemaking procedures before imposing the dramatically higher fee on new H-1B visas.
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
#ImmigrationPolicy #RuleOfLaw
A federal court ruled the administration failed to follow required rulemaking procedures before imposing the dramatically higher fee on new H-1B visas.
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
#ImmigrationPolicy #RuleOfLaw
October 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
⚖️ Second Judge Blocks $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A federal court ruled the administration failed to follow required rulemaking procedures before imposing the dramatically higher fee on new H-1B visas.
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
#ImmigrationPolicy #RuleOfLaw
A federal court ruled the administration failed to follow required rulemaking procedures before imposing the dramatically higher fee on new H-1B visas.
democracyforward.org/news/press-r...
#ImmigrationPolicy #RuleOfLaw
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Tell Your Governor: Do Not Opt-in to the Federal Voucher Program. Join millions of Americans who treasure public education and recognize the voucher program as a stealth attempt to destroy our public schools actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
October 6, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Tell Your Governor: Do Not Opt-in to the Federal Voucher Program. Join millions of Americans who treasure public education and recognize the voucher program as a stealth attempt to destroy our public schools actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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ICE is now separating children from their parents in the nation’s interior and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
"We’re talking about kids who have a mom, a dad, and siblings who want them to be living with them."
"We’re talking about kids who have a mom, a dad, and siblings who want them to be living with them."
“You kidnapped my son”
ICE is now separating children from their parents and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
www.motherjones.com
October 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
ICE is now separating children from their parents in the nation’s interior and deeming them “unaccompanied.”
"We’re talking about kids who have a mom, a dad, and siblings who want them to be living with them."
"We’re talking about kids who have a mom, a dad, and siblings who want them to be living with them."
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Today is the first day of the Supreme Court's term. My yearly print preview of all the things the Republicans will take away from us this time, is now avaialble on Al Gore's Internet in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The People vs. the Supreme Court
This term the Supreme Court has plans to trampleeven more of our rights. But we, the people, are not powerlessin the face of their power grab.
www.thenation.com
October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Today is the first day of the Supreme Court's term. My yearly print preview of all the things the Republicans will take away from us this time, is now avaialble on Al Gore's Internet in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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🏛️ Ninth Circuit Upholds Washington Law
Washington’s Reproductive Parity Act remains in effect after the Ninth Circuit rejected a challenge to its abortion-coverage requirements.
www.law360.com/articles/252...
#ReproductiveHealth #Washington
Washington’s Reproductive Parity Act remains in effect after the Ninth Circuit rejected a challenge to its abortion-coverage requirements.
www.law360.com/articles/252...
#ReproductiveHealth #Washington
October 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM
🏛️ Ninth Circuit Upholds Washington Law
Washington’s Reproductive Parity Act remains in effect after the Ninth Circuit rejected a challenge to its abortion-coverage requirements.
www.law360.com/articles/252...
#ReproductiveHealth #Washington
Washington’s Reproductive Parity Act remains in effect after the Ninth Circuit rejected a challenge to its abortion-coverage requirements.
www.law360.com/articles/252...
#ReproductiveHealth #Washington
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Men of integrity are hard to find these days.
October 3, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Men of integrity are hard to find these days.
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A Eugene-based publication requested records about a cop accused of misconduct. The city slapped it with a prohibitive fee. theintercept.com/2026/10/01/o...
October 2, 2026 at 12:24 AM
A Eugene-based publication requested records about a cop accused of misconduct. The city slapped it with a prohibitive fee. theintercept.com/2026/10/01/o...
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Do you wish this moment in history came with a “you are here” red dot? In our new class, Living Justice, you don’t have to feel lost. We’re charting a clear path toward justice together. Join us on October 16th! https://americansofconscience.com/classes/living-justice/
October 1, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Do you wish this moment in history came with a “you are here” red dot? In our new class, Living Justice, you don’t have to feel lost. We’re charting a clear path toward justice together. Join us on October 16th! https://americansofconscience.com/classes/living-justice/
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Justice Jackson is right.
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court has given Trump a FAST PASS.
He's won 80% of his emergency docket cases.
Firing federal workers. Canceling grants. Stripping immigrants of legal status.
This is a rigged system, not a court of law.
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court has given Trump a FAST PASS.
He's won 80% of his emergency docket cases.
Firing federal workers. Canceling grants. Stripping immigrants of legal status.
This is a rigged system, not a court of law.
October 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Justice Jackson is right.
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court has given Trump a FAST PASS.
He's won 80% of his emergency docket cases.
Firing federal workers. Canceling grants. Stripping immigrants of legal status.
This is a rigged system, not a court of law.
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court has given Trump a FAST PASS.
He's won 80% of his emergency docket cases.
Firing federal workers. Canceling grants. Stripping immigrants of legal status.
This is a rigged system, not a court of law.
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The Trump administration is using public charge to further its anti-immigrant agenda — built on America's long history of anti-Black racism and criminalizing poor people.
📖 Read our latest blog: https://www.nilc.org/articles/how-anti-black-racism-shapes-welfare-inequality-for-immigrants/
📖 Read our latest blog: https://www.nilc.org/articles/how-anti-black-racism-shapes-welfare-inequality-for-immigrants/
How Anti-Black Racism Shapes Welfare Inequality for Immigrants
Racism and distrust of low-income communities have influenced policies like the public charge rules that restrict immigrants from welfare programs.
www.nilc.org
September 30, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The Trump administration is using public charge to further its anti-immigrant agenda — built on America's long history of anti-Black racism and criminalizing poor people.
📖 Read our latest blog: https://www.nilc.org/articles/how-anti-black-racism-shapes-welfare-inequality-for-immigrants/
📖 Read our latest blog: https://www.nilc.org/articles/how-anti-black-racism-shapes-welfare-inequality-for-immigrants/
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Why is the Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover such a big deal?
Because this is just one more merger that will continue to concentrate media power and wealth into the hands of fewer and fewer billionaires. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
Because this is just one more merger that will continue to concentrate media power and wealth into the hands of fewer and fewer billionaires. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
Stop Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover
Last Monday, a group of 12 state attorneys general led by California AG Rob Bonta, dealt independent media and journalistic integrity a potentially fatal blow by agreeing to a settlement — reached beh...
www.nydailynews.com
September 30, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Why is the Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover such a big deal?
Because this is just one more merger that will continue to concentrate media power and wealth into the hands of fewer and fewer billionaires. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
Because this is just one more merger that will continue to concentrate media power and wealth into the hands of fewer and fewer billionaires. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
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Did you know that sociologist Cristóbal Young studied 13 years of tax returns covering every million-dollar filer in America?
And you know what he found out? That millionaires were less likely to move compared to those making $10,000.
civicmedia.us/shows/patrio...
And you know what he found out? That millionaires were less likely to move compared to those making $10,000.
civicmedia.us/shows/patrio...
Millionaires Won't Leave
civicmedia.us
September 30, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Did you know that sociologist Cristóbal Young studied 13 years of tax returns covering every million-dollar filer in America?
And you know what he found out? That millionaires were less likely to move compared to those making $10,000.
civicmedia.us/shows/patrio...
And you know what he found out? That millionaires were less likely to move compared to those making $10,000.
civicmedia.us/shows/patrio...
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Immigration law is infamous for its impossible hours and laughable salaries, but since early 2025, the sense of purpose that animates so many immigration attorneys has been tested by the federal government’s efforts to target them—and their budgets.
The ensuing chaos nearly broke them.
The ensuing chaos nearly broke them.
First Trump came for immigrants. Then he came for their lawyers.
How legal aid groups survived the administration’s attacks—barely.
www.motherjones.com
September 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Immigration law is infamous for its impossible hours and laughable salaries, but since early 2025, the sense of purpose that animates so many immigration attorneys has been tested by the federal government’s efforts to target them—and their budgets.
The ensuing chaos nearly broke them.
The ensuing chaos nearly broke them.
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Voter suppression looms large, but you have some control. Take a moment today to ensure that you can vote in the general election on November 3 by exploring the options in #AoCChecklist Action 4! #action4/#action4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/09-25-2026/#action4
Americans of Conscience Checklist: September 25, 2026 - Americans of Conscience
Take these clear and well-researched actions to advocate for democracy, equality, and decency across our nation.
americansofconscience.com
September 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Voter suppression looms large, but you have some control. Take a moment today to ensure that you can vote in the general election on November 3 by exploring the options in #AoCChecklist Action 4! #action4/#action4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/09-25-2026/#action4
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Officials from Britain to Los Angeles are issuing advisories for residents to prepare and stock up on essentials in preparation for this historic El Niño.
insideclimatenews.org/news/2909202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2909202...
Incoming El Niño Is so Extreme It Doesn’t Have a Scientific Name - Inside Climate News
As a record breaking El Niño continues to grow in the Eastern Pacific, climate scientist Daniel Swain explains what may be in store for the next year as we brace for an El Niño “so far above anything ...
insideclimatenews.org
September 30, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Officials from Britain to Los Angeles are issuing advisories for residents to prepare and stock up on essentials in preparation for this historic El Niño.
insideclimatenews.org/news/2909202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/2909202...
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With tens of millions of dollars in funding withheld, the bottom quickly fell out of a number of organizations. Lawyers cut clients adrift.
“They were like, ‘No new clients’—and not only no new clients, but ‘No consultations, no pro se workshops, and withdraw from every single pro bono client.’”
“They were like, ‘No new clients’—and not only no new clients, but ‘No consultations, no pro se workshops, and withdraw from every single pro bono client.’”
First Trump came for immigrants. Then he came for their lawyers.
How legal aid groups survived the administration's attacks—barely.
www.motherjones.com
September 30, 2026 at 12:23 PM
With tens of millions of dollars in funding withheld, the bottom quickly fell out of a number of organizations. Lawyers cut clients adrift.
“They were like, ‘No new clients’—and not only no new clients, but ‘No consultations, no pro se workshops, and withdraw from every single pro bono client.’”
“They were like, ‘No new clients’—and not only no new clients, but ‘No consultations, no pro se workshops, and withdraw from every single pro bono client.’”
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ProPublica-Texas Tribune reporter Zach Despart will take questions live from the r/politics Reddit community about his investigations on GOP senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Join the conversation today at 2 p.m. CT: www.reddit.com/r/politics/c...
Join the conversation today at 2 p.m. CT: www.reddit.com/r/politics/c...
September 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
ProPublica-Texas Tribune reporter Zach Despart will take questions live from the r/politics Reddit community about his investigations on GOP senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Join the conversation today at 2 p.m. CT: www.reddit.com/r/politics/c...
Join the conversation today at 2 p.m. CT: www.reddit.com/r/politics/c...
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“I was born and raised in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, and then I had to flee the country at the age of 18 to Lebanon. And then I had also to leave Lebanon to come here to this country,” says Mahmoud Khalil in a conversation about his new memoir, “No Land to Stand On.”
September 30, 2026 at 12:51 PM
“I was born and raised in a Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, and then I had to flee the country at the age of 18 to Lebanon. And then I had also to leave Lebanon to come here to this country,” says Mahmoud Khalil in a conversation about his new memoir, “No Land to Stand On.”