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Lisa Borden, SPLC federal policy deputy director, worked on the Braggs case for six years. While agreeing that little has changed in Alabama prisons since the lawsuit was filed, Borden said she remains hopeful now that the court is better positioned to hold ADOC accountable.
Court affirms mistreatment as Alabama prison suicides continue
Content warning: This story includes distressing accounts of suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. The night before he reportedly died by suicide in early May in an Alabama prison, Jeffery Floyd asked correctional officers for help. He received none. Floyd was housed in a structured living unit at Donaldson Correctional Facility. In this […]
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JUST IN: Trump is scrambling to stop the BBC from digging into the finances of his business empire after a judge ordered him to hand over records in his $10B defamation lawsuit against the network.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary race for Senate in Michigan on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, defeating Haley Stevens, a four-term moderate. This victory signaled liberal voters’ anti-establishment mood and shifting sentiment against Israel. nyti.ms/4hgCOvS
Michigan just proved something the political establishment doesn’t want to admit: When we organize, we WIN! Now, let’s make it happen again on Tuesday, August 11. Join @indivisible.org’s phonebank for @peggyflanagan.bsky.social on Monday and help us keep up the momentum.
AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents apnews.com/article/mili...
AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
An Associated Press investigation reveals that President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops.
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thedailybeast.com/new-60-minut... 60 Minutes staffers have every right to speak out against what Weiss and Bilton are doing to their beloved show.
MAGA-Curious CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ Boss’ Leak Crackdown Backfires
The flagship news show is leaking like a sieve.
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Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature apnews.com/article/braz... Even capybaras need to escape the heat.
Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
Capybaras have been making surprise visits to a Brazilian state legislature. These chill rodents strolled into the legislative building in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, last week, catching lawmakers off guard.
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David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/o...
Opinion | David Ellison: In Defense of the Paramount-Warner Deal
The issue is whether I can be trusted as a steward of CNN.
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Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/u...
Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration’s request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed “unearned grace” on the Oath Keepers defendants “by wiping their records clean.”
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DOJ is now 0-20 in cases to obtain state voter files. Here is the list: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin
Strongmen are always looking out for number one: themselves. That’s why they create inner sanctums around themselves, surrounding themselves with family members who do not give them objective feedback. We should all be concerned when leaders surround themselves with only sycophants.
BREAKING: 56 bipartisan former judges urge SCOTUS to leave Trump's mail in voting EO blocked The EO is anti-voter & anti-constitutional. POTUS is attempting to seize power he does not have @democracydefendersfund.org @campaignlegal.org & Platkin LLP are proud to rep the judges
Tomorrow is Election Day in Michigan. If you haven't voted yet, make sure you vote on Tuesday. Find your polling place at abdulforsenate.com/vote. Text your family and friends!
"Billionaires spend to be repaid. Everyone else just votes. The Roberts Court has made sure one’s wealth counts more than another’s vote" - Hawaii Supreme Court Associate Justice Todd Eddins
A Blistering Critique of the Roberts Court, From Hawaii’s Supreme Court
In an extraordinary opinion, the state justices accuse the SCOTUS majority of undermining democracy.
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Ex-60 Minutes boss wants to create rival broadcast with fired staffers: report
A new current affairs program is reportedly being pitched to streaming giants and could involve talent frozen out or dismissed by controversial CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss
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Columbia Journalism School names Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley as journalists in residence, which will see them mentoring students and contributing to the Columbia Journalism Review. journalism.columbia.edu/news/sharyn-...
Columbia Journalism School Appoints Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley as Journalists in Residence | Columbia Journalism School
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thedailybeast.com/trump-humili... Bragging about his inflated successes as a golfer appears to comfort Trump as he is the worst president in US history and hopefully ever.
Trump Humiliated by Tiny Crowd at Golf Trophy Ceremony
“It’s called TALENT, and I have it, and they don’t!” Trump bragged after his victory.
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At your next meal, take a second to think about the people working long hours in HOT 100° temps to put food on your table. They're not just statistics. They're real people who can't avoid the heat in an air conditioned house or office. #WeFeedYou
thedailybeast.com/wall-street-... For gods sakes this is insider trader. How many investors can afford $100,000 per month on another Trump scam.
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