Barry Els

@barryels.bsky.social

It was never just about schools, it was never just about libraries, and it isn't actually about the books. It's about finding a way to banish entire people, entire ideas, out of society, back into the closet or worse. www.chron.com/politics/art...

Texas bill could punish bookstores for 'obscene' books

A new bill in the Texas Legislature, authored by Rep. Nate Schatzline, would allow businesses to be held liable if a minor reports damages from "obscene" books.

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Arresting judges cannot be the new normal in America. I’m deeply concerned by the lack of information and partisan tone surrounding this news, and I trust my Republican colleagues will agree. It’s incumbent on all of us to uphold and protect the constitution. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/u...

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan Arrested by FBI in Immigration Dispute

Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on suspicion that she “intentionally misdirected federal agents away from” an immigrant being pursued by the authorities, the F.B.I. director said.

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Americans: We’d like to afford basic necessities, keep vital programs, and not lose our retirement savings. Trump: Best I can do is a car commercial for the richest man on Earth.

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In an interview with Russian state TV, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the new U.S. administration is "rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations" in a way that "largely coincides with our vision." buff.ly/EsoJnjT

Trump's History With Russia Set the Stage For Zelenskyy Blowup

Amid his blowup with Ukraine’s president, Trump leaned on a familiar refrain to explain his unique kinship with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

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