US US politics 2025

[Tillimint]

How Elon Musk’s SpaceX Secretly Allows Investment From China

As a U.S. military contractor, SpaceX sees allowing Chinese ownership as fraught. But it will allow the investment if it comes through secrecy hubs like the Cayman Islands, court records say. “It is certainly a policy of obfuscation,” an expert said.

www.propublica.org

ProPublica is out here doing god's work! I've been a fan of them for a long time, really excellent journalism!

 

[Second Summer]

I've seen some news stories and social media posts about the conditions at the ICE facilities. They're not good. People have died, and they're being denied basic necessities.

https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/27/miami-ice-facility-overcrowding-poor-conditions

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article302968939.html

 

[Andy_T]

For a change, a musical interlude.

2.2K views · 87 reactions | Good luck getting this out of your head. | By Waking Up America - Facts Matter Edition | Facebook

Good luck getting this out of your head.

www.facebook.com

 

[Andy_T]

Even worse, they are just rounding up immigrants with tattoos…

‘He is not a gang member’: outrage as US deports makeup artist to El Salvador prison for crown tattoos

Andry José Hernández Romero sent to an El Salvador prison after claim ‘crown’ tattoos proved he was a gang member

www.theguardian.com

'Scandal of historic proportions': Outrage as baker deported over autism awareness tattoo

As President Donald Trump dukes it out with federal courts over the power to deport people he suspects of being affiliated with transnational criminal gangs, new details are coming to light about just what the Trump administration is using as evidence to identify potential gang members.And...

www.rawstory.com

"NEW: @MotherJones reports that one of the men renditioned to El Salvador is Neri Alvarado, who was working in Dallas as a baker. An ICE agent told him they were questioning all men with tattoos. Neri has an AUTISM AWARENESS TATTOO in honor of his 15-year-old brother with autism," noted Reichlin-Melnick. "An ICE agent told Neri Alvarado 'We're finding and questioning everyone who has tattoos,' and that's why he was arrested. Stunningly, after Neri explained his autism tattoos' meanings, THE ICE AGENT SAID HE WAS CLEAN. And yet he stayed detained — then got sent to El Salvador!"

‘Oopsie … Too Late’

Today on TAP: The several cases in which Trump is defying court orders are coming to a head. We will soon learn whether the rule of law still applies in America—or whether we are too late.

prospect.org

 

[KLS52]

Apparently the weather didn't keep people away from the demonstrations!!
Over 3000 at a small neighboring town and Hartford had a great turnout too.

 

[Tillimint]

Apparently the weather didn't keep people away from the demonstrations!!
Over 3000 at a small neighboring town and Hartford had a great turnout too.

We had a great turnout where I live too! Makes me feel just a tiny bit better

 

[PTree15]

I went to the one in Providence, RI. Great turnout as well. I don’t know how many people there were, but it was in the thousands for sure!

 

[Chryssie]

I am encouraged by the number of protesters that turned out around the country yesterday! My co-worker (the only liberal one I know of) told me her husband was going to one. It looks like DeLand had a good turnout from the pictures I have seen posted.

 

[KLS52]

I made an appointment at our department of motor vehicles for the verified REAL ID to make sure I can vote in the next elections. I know it's good to have regardless, but I'm annoyed that they are making it an issue for married women who changed their name when they got married. Fortunately, I have my birth certificate, social security card and marriage license handy. I tend to lose things/important papers. I wonder how many other women are going to have a problem.

 

[KLS52]

Can I get into Canada with just a real ID or do I need something additional?

 

[Chryssie]

I made an appointment at our department of motor vehicles for the verified REAL ID to make sure I can vote in the next elections. I know it's good to have regardless, but I'm annoyed that they are making it an issue for married women who changed their name when they got married. Fortunately, I have my birth certificate, social security card and marriage license handy. I tend to lose things/important papers. I wonder how many other women are going to have a problem.

I got the Real ID a while ago. Maybe they were first required around the time I had to renew my license. I am thinking about getting a passport though I would probably never use it. I should change back to my maiden name but what a big hassle that is!

 

[KLS52]

I got the Real ID a while ago. Maybe they were first required around the time I had to renew my license. I am thinking about getting a passport though I would probably never use it. I should change back to my maiden name but what a big hassle that is!

I should have done it in 2020 when I moved to Connecticut since I had to get a new license anyway.

 

[Kathy Lauren]

Can I get into Canada with just a real ID or do I need something additional?

From Travel and identification documents for entering Canada

US citizens

If you are a US citizen, you must carry proof of citizenship such as a:

passport
birth certificate
certificate of citizenship or naturalization
certificate of Indian status along with photo identification

 

[Emma JC]

Can I get into Canada with just a real ID or do I need something additional?

we would love to have you here - I would suggest a passport if you can even though other types might work, a passport really is the best

Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com

 

[Chryssie]

I looked up how to get a passport and it is a hassle and expensive! $165 with the standard issue time

 

[silva]

Wow. I thought a real ID acted as a passport, but apparently only for US flights

REAL ID FAQs | Homeland Security

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the implementation the REAL ID Act. Passed by Congress in 2005.

www.dhs.gov

 

[Emma JC]

I looked up how to get a passport and it is a hassle and expensive! $165 with the standard issue time

I have had a passport since I was 16 so I do understand the reluctance to pay the fees. It is about the same price here and is good for 10 years.

Emma JC
Find your vegan soulmate or just a friend. www.spiritualmatchmaking.com

 

[KLS52]

I printed out all of the forms for a passport and I think I can do it at my library. They are listed as a location. If not I'll go to the post office.

 

[shyvas]

I printed out all of the forms for a passport and I think I can do it at my library. They are listed as a location. If not I'll go to the post office.

Are you planning a trip abroad?

 

[shyvas]

Are you planning a trip abroad?

Ooops didn't realise that your post was in the US politics thread. I have promised myself not to comment on it.