Unless something dramatic happens in the interim, a birth certificate will no longer be sufficient to prove the citizenship of any child born in much of the United States after July 27.

I know people are used to what "originalists" do by now: But I will never accept the fact that these motherfuckers are literally citing the English High Court of Chancery as the ACTUAL REASON courts can't stop Trump takign away birthright citizenship.

Alito frames this as a win for parental rights.

I wishhe'd tell that to the parents who's children are being DENIED HEALTHCARE UNDER SKRMETTI

Today’s ruling threatens the very essence of public education. The Court, in effect, constitutionalizes a parental veto power over curricular choices long left to the democratic process and local administrators. That decision guts our free exercise precedent and strikes at the core premise of public schools: that children may come together to learn not the teachings of a particular faith, but a range of concepts and views that reflect our entire society. Exposure to new ideas has always been a vital part of that project, until now. The reverberations of the Court’s error will be felt, I fear, for generations. Unable to condone that grave misjudgment, I dissent.

In her dissent from today's decision—Mahmoud v. Taylor—Justice Sotomayor says that the court's holding "threatens the very essence of public education," and that its "reverberations" will be felt "for generations." This is a very heartfelt and mournful dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

All public schools are religious schools now, according to Alito

MAHMOUD v. TAYLOR Opinion of the Court Language Arts] curriculum were not representative of many students and families in Montgomery County be- cause they did not include LGBTQ characters.” Id., at 603a. The Board therefore decided to introduce into the curricu- lum what it described as “‘LGBTQ+-inclusive texts.’”5 Id., at 174a. As one email sent by MCPS principals reflects, the Board selected the books according to a “Critical Selection Repertoire” that required selectors to review potential texts and ask questions such as: “Is heteronormativity reinforced or disrupted?”; “Is cisnormativity reinforced or disrupted?”; and “Are power hierarchies that uphold the dominant cul- ture reinforced or disrupted?” Id., at 622a. In accordance with this “[r]epertoire” and other criteria, the Board eventually selected 13 “LGBTQ+-inclusive” texts for use in the English and Language Arts curriculum from pre-K through 12th grade. Id., at 603a–604a, 622a. At is- sue in this lawsuit are the five “LGBTQ+-inclusive” story- books that are approved for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade—in other words, for children who are generally between 5 and 11 years old.6 A few short descriptions will serve to illustrate the gen- eral tenor of the storybooks. Intersection Allies tells the stories of several children from different backgrounds, in- cluding Kate, who is apparently a transgender child. One

Alito's choice to retain scare quotes around "LGBTQ+-inclusive" throughout his opinion in Mahmoud v Taylor, even AFTER he defines the term, pretty clearly gives the game away: He thinks the books are sinister pro-gay agitprop designed to indoctrinate children www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

527 days until mid-term elections.

Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn't warning the public like it was months ago Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.

Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn’t warning the public like it was months ago

www.npr.org/2025/05/21/n...

Justin Sun is a Chinese billionaire who was sued by the Biden SEC in a crypto case.

He’s a major investor in Trump’s World Liberty Financial.

He also spent $40M+ on $TRUMP coins, earning an invite to dinner with Trump at his Va. golf club on Thurs.

He apparently also got a private WH tour.

Impressive visualization on the ways that the wealthy have successfully manipulated US politics to avoid paying taxes

Wow. This is major news. Judges discuss moving the U.S. marshals from the executive to the judicial branch. Not only would they protect judges from trump threats, but it would also make it easier for courts to order marshals to carry out court orders.

If you know anyone who still supports this rambling loon, play this audio for them and then ask them to guess the event he’s speaking at.

Toxicologist here! Not a dentist but I treat fluoride toxicity, & it has never been from a dental product. National data reflects this.

Saying fluoride “causes gut harms” is a lie. Ingesting ANYTHING can affect gut microbiota, including dinner! That is not a health outcome let alone a negative one

Victoria Brownworth @VABVOX The Wife's Bestie here. It is with a heavy heart that I must report that Victoria passed away yesterday morning. It was a gentle and peaceful ending to her long fight against cancer. She loved her X community and I hope she will be remembered here. Please remember her in your prayers. 7:30 PM • 5/23/25

For those of you who knew Victoria Brownworth on Twitter, she passed away from cancer yesterday.

She was a fearless journalist who reported on AIDS in the 80s (when Reagan was ignoring it), lifted up the LGBTQ community, & rooted out corruption.

Her wife, Maddy Gold, died of cancer in 2022.

My friend’s sister—Victoria Harris— is missing. She is pregnant and living w/ serious mental disorders. She disappeared after being discharged from Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta on 5/16. She doesn't have a phone or ID.

mailchi.mp/lizernst/missi…

📞 Info? Atlanta PD Zone 2 – (404) 848-7231

GodDAMN it.

Kennedy says he plans to reinstate some personnel and programs severed in massive HHS layoffs | CNN Some personnel and programs affected by sweeping reductions at federal health agencies on Tuesday will be reinstated, including a program at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that moni...

Some personnel and programs affected by sweeping reductions at federal health agencies on Tuesday will be reinstated, including a program at the CDC that monitors lead in kids, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.

K. Starling on Substack April 5 - 1268 Protests - One Map Yes, 1268! If you can, GO! If you can’t, I’ve linked ways you can help!

1268 protests on April 5th! Amazing. #TeslaTakedown #3E
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"you have to sympathize with the trump voter who thought..."
no. sorry. I will not be doing that.

Willem Dafoe (actor): “Robert Pattinson is not a kid. He wants you to think he’s a kid. He’s been around. He has got good instincts and he works really hard.”

Hello Hollywood 2019

"You have to throw trans people under the bus to win elections as a Democrat, trans political ads work, the public is reacting to trans people poorly"

Meanwhile in Wisconsin after tens of millions in anti-trans ads against WI-SC candidate who did not flinch:

WTF!!!! it wasn't ONE Signal Chat. It wasn't two or three. It was AT LEAST TWENTY!

“Two of the people said they were in or have direct knowledge of at least 20 such chats. All four said they saw instances of sensitive information being discussed.”

Closely inspecting the list of tariffs/countries posted by the White House, Trump did not put tariffs on Russia. Ukraine's tariff is 10%, the EU's is 20%, and every American ally is on the list. But not Russia.

Yep

BREAKING: We’re suing Montana for a law requiring public buildings to ban transgender people from using accurate bathrooms.

This would mean trans people can’t use bathrooms in schools, government buildings, jails, and more.