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“The $170 billion price tag for immigration enforcement eclipses other law enforcement expenditures at the federal, state, and local level…. The law substantially increases funds for deportations without providing any money to make the system more fair or functional.” — The Brennan Center for Justice

“We’re not spending taxpayer dollars on you unless you’re in jail.” — Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton

Many people think of the United States as a nation of immigrants and the land of opportunity, but the truth is, this country simply can’t afford to welcome all the migrants who want to live here. In fact, we barely have any money at all, because destroying the lives of immigrants is very expensive.

To master our own lives, we must venture beyond the rules and embrace risk – Heidegger’s philosophy grounded in real life

- by Aeon Video

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So often we underestimate the time and effort required to reach our goals. You can avoid that trap with realistic planning

- by Julie K Norem

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Snorkelling at an unassuming beach sharpened my attention to detail, revealing the tiny spectacles unfolding beneath me

- by Natalie Bühler

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The shock resignation of Zach Smith as both National Secretary and Victorian Branch Executive Officer should be welcomed by CFMEU members who have opposed Labor’s Administration.

The post Admin appoints ACTU lackey to run CFMEU as Zach Smith bows out first appeared on Solidarity Online.

ICE agents dropped customized ace of spades playing cards, recalling a practice by U.S. soldiers during the Vietnam War.

The post Federal Agents Left Behind “Death Cards” After Capturing Immigrants appeared first on The Intercept.

Unsealed transcript reveals a judge bought the DOJ’s arguments about “bounties” on an ICE agent, when his name and location were on LinkedIn.

The post Judge Censored an ICE Agent’s Face Over “Threats.” His Info Was a Google Search Away. appeared first on The Intercept.

This letter is to inform you that your career aptitude test evaluation is complete. Your recommended career: Bridge Troll.

Here at the Career Aptitude Institute, we evaluate thousands of tests each year from students all over the country. In the entire history of our organization, we have never seen results that so confidently aligned a student with a specific path. Typically, the results yield a mix of career options (civil engineer: 43 percent match; project manager: 28 percent match, etc.). Your results, however, were about as clear as they come. Bridge Troll: 99.98 percent match. This is especially unprecedented, as our computers typically have a 2 percent margin of error.

We understand these results may come as a surprise to you. It is highly likely you weren’t aware that a career like this even existed. While bridge trolling is undoubtedly a niche and undervalued role, rest assured, it is vital to the economic health of any developed nation.

What exactly does a Bridge Troll do, you ask? Job duties include, but aren’t limited to: