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Khashoggi’s Ghost Dec 2, 2023

Federal investigators confirm multiple US water utilities hit by hackers

US and Israeli authorities confirmed that hackers had “accessed multiple US-based” water facilities that operate the Israeli-made equipment, likely by breaking into internet-connected devices with default passwords. The US and Israeli government agencies blamed hackers affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a military branch of the Iranian government, for the activity.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/01/politics/us-water-utilities-hack/index.html

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 20, 2023

Moms for Liberty leader turns out to be a convicted sex offender

Because of course ...🙄🤦‍♀️

https://www.rawstory.com/philip-fisher-jr/

Moms for Liberty leader turns out to be a convicted sex offender

A Republican pastor who coordinates the faith-based outreach for the Philadelphia chapter of Moms for Liberty was convicted a decade ago of sexually abusing a teenage boy.Phillip Fisher Jr., who leads the Center of Universal Divinity in Olney, helps connect the right-wing group with local faith lead...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 20, 2023

New York GOP campaign coffers flounder without cash cow Kevin McCarthy

“Losing McCarthy is obviously a setback for our fundraising; it’s like losing a hall of famer in that category,”

In case anyone wondered why on Earth they would want Kevin as leader.

https://www.rawstory.com/new-york-gop-floundering-for-cash-without-kevin-mccarthy-like-losing-a-hall-of-famer/

New York GOP campaign coffers flounder without cash cow Kevin McCarthy: report

A surprise result of Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) speakership ouster that has hit New York Republicans hard could threaten conservatives' hold on the House of Representatives in 2024, reported Politico on Monday.McCarthy's success as a party fundraiser has meant major losses for New York Republicans...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 20, 2023

I moved to Mastodon.social Nov 20, 2023

A few thoughts about today's oral arguments in the DC Trump- Gag order case.

But first, a word about appellate arguments in general.

You don't listen to the arguments to find out what the parties will argue. You already know that from the briefing.

You listen to to see what the court asks as a clue to what the court is thinking.

Similarly, when you argue on appeal, you can tell from the questions what the court is thinking and it's your last chance to change their minds.

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 16, 2023

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Martin Vermeer FCD Nov 16, 2023

@GottaLaff Sure... still, one would like this to be a learning experience. That hope may be vain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_and_the_Holocaust

IBM and the Holocaust - Wikipedia

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 16, 2023

Laffy Nov 16, 2023

👏🏻Via Kyle Griffin:

IBM says it has "zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination" and has "immediately suspended" all advertising on #X following a report that the platform ran IBM ads alongside pro-Nazi material. #Twitter

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 16, 2023

Matthew Chapman Nov 16, 2023

'Terrible idea': Ex-prosecutor warns Trump not to abuse temporarily lifted gag order https://www.rawstory.com/trump-terrible-idea-gag-order/

'Terrible idea': Ex-prosecutor warns Trump not to abuse temporarily lifted gag order

Former President Donald Trump should toe the line and avoid attacking court staff in the New York civil fraud trial, even though the gag order imposed on him — which he was already fined twice for violating — has temporarily been suspended by a state appellate judge.That's the view of former federal...

Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 16, 2023

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I moved to Mastodon.social Nov 16, 2023

I've written about the First Amendment issues raised here and why the questions are not easy.

See, for example:

https://terikanefield.com/trump-gag-orders-and-the-first-amendment-its-complicated/

Trump, Gag Orders, and the First Amendment - Teri Kanefield

First, some business As I announced in my last blog post, I have signed a contract to write a new book, so my blogging schedule has shifted from weekly to whenever. Meanwhile, I often post commentary and answer questions in the following places: Mastodon (I prefer Mastodon: There are no algorithms so less of a … Trump, Gag Orders, and the First Amendment Read More »

Teri Kanefield

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 16, 2023

I moved to Mastodon.social Nov 16, 2023

Earlier today, in Manhattan, Trump’s lawyers filed a petition in the New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, claiming the gag orders from Judge Arthur Engoron barring the former president from making public comments about the judge's staff were unconstitutional in nature.

The latest: The appellate court temporarily lifted the gag orders.

Here is what that means: The First Amendment issues are not as easy as others in these cases.

https://www.courthousenews.com/ny-judge-temporarily-lifts-gag-orders-in-trump-org-civil-fraud-case/

NY judge temporarily lifts gag orders in Trump Org civil fraud case

Trump's team successfully argued the gag orders violated their First Amendment rights.

Khashoggi’s Ghost Nov 5, 2023

I'm gifting this article on what Trump and his allies have planned if he wins again because it's absolutely terrifying and everyone should read it. Please share with everyone you know.

Even the people who were previously part of his cabinet have reason to worry, not to mention everyone in the DOJ, FBI or any state prosecutors.

https://wapo.st/49mZXWU

Trump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second term

Advisers have also discussed deploying the military to quell potential unrest on Inauguration Day. Critics have called the ideas under consideration dangerous and unconstitutional.

The Washington Post