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“The Independent Census Scientific Advisory Committee (I-CSAC) is a group of nationally recognized experts who provide independent, science-based advice to strengthen the U.S. Census Bureau. Formed after the federal Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC) was terminated in early 2025, I-CSAC continues the same essential mission: to provide scientific and technical expertise to address Census Bureau …
The New york Times – no paywall: “The effect of the federal assault on public broadcasting in the United States has mostly been expressed in big numbers and dire forecasts: $1.1 billion taken back; the existence of more than 100 television and radio stations at risk. But the cutbacks have already had one smaller, more …
Washington Post [no paywall] – “Joe Gebbia, an Elon Musk ally who also worked for DOGE, said navigating dot-gov websites should be just as easy as visiting the Apple Store. President Donald Trump’s new chief design officer says he wants to overhaul the interface of government websites to make them more beautiful and less complicated …
The New York Times [no paywall] – “In his seven months back in office, President Trump has declared nine national emergencies, plus a “crime emergency” in Washington. Those emergency declarations have been used to justify hundreds of actions — including immigration measures, sweeping tariffs and energy deregulation — that would typically require congressional approval or …
NewsGuard Reality Check: Debunk: U.S. is One of 33 Countries That Uses Mail-in Ballots, Contrary to Trump and Pro-Kremlin Claims. What happened: Donald Trump and pro-Russian and conservative sources are falsely claiming that the United States is the only country that permits voting by mail, advancing the argument that the method leads to widespread corruption …
WSJ exclusive [paywall] “The White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America’s 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with President Trump’s interpretation of American history. See also The New York Times: “The Trump administration said on Tuesday that it would begin a wide-ranging review …
Via LLRX – The Trump Administration’s Continued War Against Science, Research and Public Health – Sabrina I. Pacifici’s overview of selected articles highlights the devastating impact of the Trump administration’s dismantling of agencies across the federal government, with a focus on cancelling critical scientific and health related research grants, as reported in July, 2025. The total …
TMP Morning Memo – “The Justice Manual is the DOJ’s internal handbook of rules on prosecutorial conduct. According to a damning Bloomberg Law piece, Bill Essayli, Trump’s interim US Attorney in Los Angeles, said “fuck the Justice Manual” in response to questions from line attorneys about his pursuit of indictments against anti-ICE protesters. (Morning Memo …
Vulture [no paywall] “It has become the premier destination for literary types’ unpublished musings. What is an author without an editor? Look to Substack for your answer. You’ll find the novelist Garth Greenwell reflecting on a single paragraph from James Baldwin’s Another Country for 3,500 words; Fuccboi author Sean Thor Conroe on “why Faulkner is …
“The United States of America (USA) remains on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist following sustained attacks on civic freedoms. In the first six months of President Donald Trump’s second term, authorities have escalated suppression of protesters through military deployments, targeted journalists, criminalised dissent, and undermined civil society through legislative and financial restrictions. Freedoms guaranteed in the …
“We’ve been covering the technological infrastructure powering Trump’s mass deportations for months by this point. We believe there is a high public interest in knowing what tech companies are working with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), what surveillance capabilities are being used, and how those may contribute to a lack of due process. Because ICE …
Donate to Your Local Station – Congress has voted to rescind public media’s funding. Help preserve independent journalism and community programming across America by adopting a station. [This site will allow you to choose by state, radio and or TV station] Step 1: Donate to Your Local Station – Select a state to view public …
