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Aaron Rupar's avatar

I apologize to readers for the later-than-normal publication time this morning. There was an issue (my fault) scheduling the newsletter last night that I didn't catch until I was awake this morning and realized it hadn't gone out. I appreciate your patience!

Steven Branch's avatar

Aaron, no apology is necessary. PN is one of my first "must-reads" every morning regardless of when it arrives.

Heidi L πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ πŸ‡¬πŸ‡±'s avatar

I hate this timeline. November can't come soon enough. Now I'm off to make a donation to the SPLC.

Teresa Baustian's avatar

Todd Blanche is trying his case in the media, though. Should we assume that this is the only venue? That the entire point of the former Department of Justice is to undermine the public support for antiracism work? In line with the white nationalist agenda of the Heritage Foundation?

Ed Charles's avatar

Another Trump troglodyte whose shamelessness knows no bounds.

Teresa Baustian's avatar

He and Patel have been all over the media talking about their indictment but going beyond the allegations in the documentβ€”in a fashion strictly prohibited by the Professional Code of Responsibility. (I only know this from clips rebroadcast in social media).

They’ve been doing disbarment level stuff. I have to assume that each of them has made peace with this

Mark In Colorado's avatar

β€œThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

- George Orwell, 1984

Nancy Barone Kribbs's avatar

Proud long-time SPLC supporter (since 1983). Just made an extra 2026 donation.

Omar's avatar

Ask and ye shall receive. Thanks, PN!

Tomonthebeach's avatar

This story makes one wonder if Bugeyes Patel ever looks in the mirror.

Deepak Puri's avatar

Targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): Check this map of the hate groups that Trump is trying to protect.

https://thedemlabs.org/2026/04/21/trump-regime-targets-splc-protect-hate-groups/