The Trump Regime is Wildly Violating the Hatch Act
The propaganda spewing from Trump’s departments and agencies is illegal
 Yet another way that the corrupter and his congressional cheaters have undermined the US government: making partisan statements from their official positions.
the Guardian
‘Damning’ review of anti-Black racism within Met police ‘buried’ by force
Exclusive: External consultancy report found discrimination ‘baked into HR systems’ at London force
 *"Damning" review of anti-black racism within [the UK's Metropolitan Police] "buried" by [that very organization].*
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the Guardian
Israel and Hamas trade accusations as tensions rise over hostages’ remains
Militant group says it needs specialist equipment to recover bodies as Netanyahu says fight ‘is not over yet’
 HAMAS finds it difficult to find and dig up the corpses of hostages who were killed, because they are often covered with rubble. It has recovered and returned 9 of them, as well as one corpse which Israel said wasn't a former hostage. It says the remaining 19 would require special equipment to dig up. Does any country want to offer that equipment to Gaza? Israel has
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the Guardian
Trump takes credit for already dropping crime rates in press conference
Flanked by Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, president claimed it was ‘most peaceful summer in the last two decades’
2014: March - June Political Notes - Richard Stallman
 The bullshitter claimed personal credit for decades of falling crime rates. Scientific studies show that laws that banned lead from car fuel and removed it from children's environment were responsible for the decrease in crime in the US since 1990, just as the presence of lead in various
the Guardian
CO2 from wildfires increases by 9% as climate crisis supercharges infernos
Greenhouse gases from wildfires at sixth highest level on record after blazes in large areas of the Americas and Africa
 Forest destruction and CO2 emission from wildfires increased substantially in 2024. This is part of the predictable road to climate disaster.
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the Guardian
Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot
The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand fo...
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 George Monbiot: *Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour's offer, but it's a con trick.* England can vastly increase the available housing for non-rich people by taxing mansions that are rarely or never occupied enough to convince rich people it is
the Guardian
Brown University rejects Trump proposal to overhaul policies for preferential funding
University joins MIT in refusing invitation, saying that compact would ‘restrict academic freedom’
2025: July - October Political Notes
 MIT and Brown University have rejected the bully's corrupting "compact" whereby they would have given the US government direct control over what can be taught there, and other policies.
The Intercept
He Tweeted Charlie Kirk “Won’t Be Remembered as a Hero.” The State Dept. Revoked His Visa.
Nota Baloyi is one of several people who lost a visa to visit the U.S. because he spoke ill of Charlie Kirk on social media.
2025: July - October Political Notes
 Non-Americans who point out the evil things that Charles Kirk did in life are being accused (often falsely) by the US government of "celebrating his death", and their visas are being canceled. This parallels the repression of people who criticize Kirk's life by their employers.
the Guardian
US ‘on a trajectory’ toward authoritarian rule, ex-officials warn
A network of former intelligence and security officers says democratic decline is accelerating under Trump’s rule
 * A network of former intelligence and security officers says ... US "on a trajectory" toward authoritarian rule.*
Glossary
the Guardian
Judge orders federal immigration officers in Chicago area to wear body cameras
Agents also appear to have violated order banning them from using riot-control, such as tear gas, without warning
 *Judge orders [deportation thugs] in Chicago area to wear body cameras.*