Maggie Washburne

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Newly obtained records show how Leonard Leo, an architect of the right-wing takeover of the courts, has been funding groups pushing to change #elections and anti-discrimination laws.

Flush with money after receiving the largest-known political advocacy donation in U.S. history, #conservative activist Leo & his associates are spending millions of dollars to #influence some of the most consequential recent #SupremeCourt cases.

#DarkMoney #Politics #SCOTUS #Courts

https://www.propublica.org/article/leonard-leo-scotus-elections-nonprofits-discrimination?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

Conservative Activist Poured Millions Into Groups Seeking to Influence Supreme Court on Elections and Discrimination

Newly obtained records show how Leonard Leo, an architect of the right-wing takeover of the courts, has been funding groups pushing to change elections and anti-discrimination laws.

ProPublica
Free covid tests are available again - just in time! https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order
You can order free COVID tests again by mail

People are gathering indoors for the holidays, and there's been an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The federal government says you should test often to try to prevent the spread of the virus.

NPR
ONE NATION UNDER GUNS by Ryan Busse
How this year’s Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendment rights is changing everything https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/12/gun-violence-scotus-bruen-ruling-mass-shootings/672446/ #endgunviolence
The Supreme Court Has Upended Gun Control

How this year’s Supreme Court ruling on Second Amendment rights is changing everything

The Atlantic
I'm not saying there are a lot of viral infections going around right now, but when the NY Times feels the need to publish a list of symptoms so you can figure out which of four illnesses you have, that might be saying something.
The rate of COVID positive testing is at its highest point in three months in the US. The US rate of flu hospitalization is up 50 to 100% in the past two weeks across all age groups. Masks on to protect yourself and your family this holiday season!
Alternatives to eXTwitter : Conferences That Work

My findings and thoughts on some alternatives to Twitter (aka "X"): Mastodon, Discord, Post News, and Counter Social

Conferences That Work
Useful article comparing Bluebird alternatives. Mastodon might win out. https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/social-media-2/2022/12/alternatives-to-twitter/
Alternatives to eXTwitter : Conferences That Work

My findings and thoughts on some alternatives to Twitter (aka "X"): Mastodon, Discord, Post News, and Counter Social

Conferences That Work
The Renwick Gallery is one of my favorites. I was concerned the swordfish had been out away during the renovation, but it’s in the gift shop! Look closely at it. Notice the people lying down to contemplate the multicolored net suspended in a large room. An imagination room.
Washington is not crowded. It is clean. And there are endless sources of inspiration. Bruce should be a docent at the air and space museum! I don’t think I’ve ever had such a pleasant visit. Hint. Hint. ♥️
Exciting times!