Carolyn Caplan

Protests continued in Minneapolis after federal agents on Saturday fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old man who was the second person to be killed in the city during demonstrations against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Follow live updates. trib.al/NIyNYZi

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Thank you!

Do you know if there will there be a way to watch this live?

I am so proud of my state senator Molly Cook and state representative Ann Johnson for standing up for Texans and representing those of us who want freedom and rights in Texas

Good!!!

This is so disappointing. Never thought that California would be willing to forgo parental rights.

Really? I think we might have to accept that sometimes it’s appropriate to be disappointed and even feel rage.

I’m not sure that indifference is ever appropriate but accepting you can’t change an outcome might work. Only if that’s true.

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Can you please link or share what I should search to read this? Thank you!

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Unbelievably horrified by this attack in Boulder. We don’t know the full story of the attacker, but no matter what it is, let me be clear: Senseless, antisemitic attacks do not help Palestinians, Jews, or Israelis.

Committing terror attacks against people standing for hostages is disgusting.

Thanks for sharing Frances’s story!!!🏳️‍⚧️💖

‘Immediate and irreparable injury.’ Judge halts Trump ban on foreign students at Harvard - The Boston Globe The order came hours after Harvard sued the Trump administration over an announcement Thursday that school’s ability to enroll student visa holders had been revoked.

The court rightfully blocked the Trump administration’s latest retaliation against Harvard and its students.

This is a clear attempt to intimidate other universities, but we must all hold firm against attacks on international students and academic freedom.

What’s the bill number?

Divided Supreme Court allows Trump administration to begin enforcing ban on transgender service members | CNN Politics The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the Trump administration can begin immediately enforcing a ban on transgender service members in the military.

When Americans put on the uniform, what matters is their ability to do the job.

Being transgender has no bearing on their dedication to our nation or their commitment to their unit.

Decisions like today's aren't just deeply concerning, they set our armed forces back.

Harvard is pretty much giving what Trump wanted. Ending of DEI, dismantling of affinity groups, crackdowns on pro Palestinian groups and campus protest.

The push to turn Harvard back into a school solely for wealthy white elites is at full throttle.

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So sad to see my beautiful state winning the race to the bottom. Texas, we are better than this.

Detained Tufts student denied bond A Tufts student detained by plainclothes ICE agents has been denied bond.

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Umm. It’s going. On the day to day stuff — fine. On a more global outlook — less than fine. How about you?

Care for a little philosophy class, anyone?

This utterly blistering Crimson op-ed is part of what convinced Harvard to find its spine.

@maxwellfrost.bsky.social needs to be acknowledged!

I think I’m right

The full clip I just tweeted about with @mollyjongfast.bsky.social talking about why trying to get universities to address antisemitism is only about control.

The image is a tweet from the official account of Harvard University. It reads: “The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights. Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government.” The background is black, and the tweet features Harvard’s verified badge and logo. The tone of the message is firm and defiant, emphasizing the university’s commitment to protecting its autonomy and constitutional freedoms against federal interference.

Harvard isn’t just standing up for itself — it’s standing up to the authoritarian fantasy of a man who thinks the Constitution is optional. Trump may crave control over academia, but universities aren’t reality TV. You can’t fire the First Amendment.

Molly Jong-Fast mentions President Michael Roth of Wesleyan University (in Middletown, Connecticut) for pushing back FIRST against Trump's illegal authoritarianism, targeting US colleges and universities.

Glad to hear that Harvard, my Alma Mater, stood up to the Federal Government in defense of academic freedoms.

It’s a start, but at least their latest declaration aligns with the school’s Latin motto for Truth: “Veritas”. Perhaps other institutions will follow.

Excellent

Emergency Video; April 14, 2025 Hey everyone.

Emergency video: it’s time to start making plans. Either the house steps up to defend the constitution, or our generation does.

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