Nordstahl @Nordstahl@social.cleverlibre.org

The media missed the big one in the story about how Paul “The Vulture” Singer hooked Justice Alito. Singer’s big case, in which he invested millions, was Shelby v. Holder. Alito was the surprise deciding vote that destroyed the Voting Rights Act, Singer’s priority, key to GOP power.

https://youtu.be/LZ7k8uGp8N8

#SCOTUS #PaulSinger #JusticeAlito

Via Daily Beast's Jose Pagliery:

At this very moment, a federal judge in #Missouri is sentencing a former FBI intelligence analyst for taking home 20 classified #documents.

A prosecutor on this case is now on Special Counsel #JackSmith's team targeting former President #Trump.

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009, which is ridiculous. Republicans have stood in the way of attempted raises for years.

Thanks, PA Democrats, for finally passing this with your new Democratic majority. Now we need some Republicans in the Senate to hear from voters about passing it there and we flip that, too, next round.

Pennsylvania House passes $15 minimum wage bill:
https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/pennsylvania-house-passes-15-minimum-wage-bill/2ZKIMMGQTRA2XLSTA7OQUXUQZM/

Scrolling through my timeline when I have nothing to post...

#meme #starwars

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that:

1) Poverty is a policy choice.
2) Workers keep America going, not billionaires.
3) Corporate profits don't trickle down.
4) Health care is a human right.

The time to act on these issues is now.

Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/biden-administration-moves-restore-endangered-species-protections-dropped-100271221

#ABCNews #EndangeredSpeciesProtection #BidenAdministration #WildlifeConservation #EnvironmentalPolicy #TrumpReversals #Politics #News

Galactic centre (and Scorpius, and the Southern Cross) rising over Tasmania, winter solstice(-ish) 2023.

(Photo by me.)

Personally I think we should be encouraging billionaires to lock themselves in sealed tubes and never be heard from again.

On the face of it, Justice Alito is guilty of bribery. These are his defenses:
1) Although I accepted something of value to ME, it hardly cost the billionaire anything at all.
2) Although I then ruled in favor of the billionaire at the Supreme Court, I didn’t realize the billionaire was involved.
3) I am personally incorruptible. Anyone who knows me knows that I would never sell my vote.

#Scotus

@pezmico I mean, wasn't there just a new stories about these immigrants dying on their way to Greece less than 2 weeks ago?

It really says a lot that those individuals passed with little more than a peep, just an acceptance of the death & dangers of migration, while these rich people are being looked for at all costs as they stand in their own grave.

It hurts to realize just how much more rich peoples lives matter than the average person.

I think we should keep sacrificing billionaires to the Titanic until she’s satisfied.

I wrote something because I could no longer stay silent. I hope you won't either.

We hear echoes in 2023 America of the Nazi Party’s propaganda and the violence it wrought. Elie Wiesel, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor, said, “We must always take a side. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”

#LGBTQ #Pride #lawfedi #law #equality

https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/blog/2023/06/20/a-pride-month-warning/

Secretaries of State and other election officials have a duty to keep Donald Trump off the ballot in 2024. Why?

It says so in the Constitution: Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

https://youtu.be/j0WBjUQwKNQ

There are still good people.
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/node/71822

All I am going to say about the sub that went missing on it's way to explore the #Titanic

It is site of a mass grave, it is the final resting place for many poor souls.

Will you all stop treating it as fairground attraction ...have some respect for those who lost their lives.

Plus it is in deep dark part of the ocean that no human can survive in. Take that as a sign.

Leave the #Titanic to disappear into history. Let the people rest in peace.

Tiny Dancers, new to my squirrel collection, hope you enjoy:)
Can Be Purchased Here..https://tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/tiny-dancers-tina-lecour.html

#squirrel #animals #cute #dance #nature #art #artist #artwork #arte #mastoart #fediart #fedigiftshop #buyintoart #ayearforart #artmatters #artbooster #creativetoots

na·ive

adjective

A person or action showing a lack of real-world life experience, wisdom, and/or judgment.

i.e., If you believe Trump no longer has any classified documents, you're naive AF.

Self-deleting billionaires is a great idea, I think this is a promising trend.

#titanic #oceangate

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney has mounted a defence of one of his successors, saying Justin Trudeau has delivered on the "big ticket items" and history won't look kindly on Parliament Hill denizens who push "trash" and "gossip." https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/brian-mulroney-defends-trudeau-parliament-gossip-trash-1.6882315 https://nitter.hongkongers.net/CBCNews/status/1671210380763201559#m

Dotty sprouting 😻
#CatsOfMastodon #Meowday