Courts, Collapses, and Cruise-Missile “Drug Policy”: Friday’s Reality Check
SNAP: Judge orders full benefits for November; Trump appeals.
A federal judge ordered the administration to fully fund SNAP after the White House tried to pay only part of November’s benefits during the shutdown. Trump immediately appealed—because in MAGA math, hunger equals patriotism.
Transgender passports: SCOTUS greenlights the “sex at birth only” rule.
The Supreme Court lifted lower-court blocks, allowing the State Department to force passports to list sex assigned at birth—no “X,” no self-ID. The rule outlaws identity for trans and nonbinary travelers and endangers them abroad.
Marriage equality: SCOTUS eyes the Kim Davis case today.
The Court’s private conference includes Kim Davis–related petitions. They’re not overturning Obergefell yet, but this is how test cases start. Monday’s order list could show whether the justices plan to strike the match.
Weight-loss drug event: guest collapsed, Trump fell asleep mid-briefing.
During Trump’s “lower GLP-1 prices” event, a guest collapsed. Trump appeared to nod off—press photos show him motionless, eyes closed, while aides rushed to help. RFK Jr. bolted faster than Josh Hawley on January 6.
War at sea: the 17th deadly “drug boat” strike.
The Pentagon confirmed another strike on an “alleged drug boat,” bringing the total to 17 and roughly 70 people killed since September. Legal experts call it what it is—extrajudicial killing without congressional authorization.
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Today’s To-Do List
- Defend SNAP — demand compliance, not excuses
- Call your House rep and senators: “Support a clean bill to fully fund SNAP for Nov & Dec and block administrative delays.”
- Ask staff to log it under the “clean SNAP funding” amendment.
- Volunteer or donate at a local food pantry through Feeding America.
- Marriage Equality — prep rapid response
- Form a courthouse standby team for Monday’s SCOTUS order drop.
- Line up speakers, sound, and ADA access.
- Collect official pledges for non-discrimination regardless of ruling.
- Weight-Loss Drug Spin — demand transparency
- Contact your state AG’s consumer-protection unit about false GLP-1 claims.
- Clinicians: compile real-world price data and send to the AG.
- Patients: if denied coverage after the “price-cut” event, file a complaint with your state insurance regulator.
- War at Sea — stop extrajudicial killings
- Call the Senate Armed Services Committee: demand hearings and release of the OLC memo.
- Host a teach-in using PBS and Just Security timelines; invite maritime-law experts.
- Tag actions with #StopTheStrikes.
Featured Events
- Fri, Nov 7 @ 8am
Share Your Story Virtually! › - Fri, Nov 7 @ 5pm
Stop the Healthcare Heist › - Sat, Nov 8 @ 3pm
Stop the Healthcare Heist › - Tue, Nov 11 @ 1pm
Virtual Townhall: End the Shutdown. Protect Healthcare. People Over Billionaires. › - Wed, Nov 12 @ 1pm
Stop the Healthcare Heist › - Thu, Nov 13 @ 12pm
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Featured Petitions
- Tell Illinois AG: Investigate ICE and CBP Misconduct
- Wall Street Can’t Run Social Security
- Restore America’s Refugee Promise
- Tell Congress: Don’t let Trump punish voters
Featured Letters
- Governors must stand up to Trump and demand SNAP funding for November.
- Block Trump from rigging midterms — stop the SAVE Act!
Rallying Meow
We feed families, defend love, and guard trans passports—all while the wannabe emperor naps through emergencies and bombs boats for “drug policy.” Pet the cat, pour the coffee, and make at least two calls before noon. The revolution doesn’t nap.
Source List
- AP News – Judge orders Trump admin to pay full SNAP benefits; appeal filed
- ABC News – Court orders full SNAP funding for November amid shutdown chaos
- Supreme Court Order – Transgender passport “sex at birth” rule allowed to proceed
- Washington Post – SCOTUS allows State Department to restrict gender markers
- SCOTUSblog – Marriage-equality petitions under review
- People – Guest collapses at Trump’s GLP-1 announcement
- Hindustan Times – Trump motionless during Oval Office emergency; photos spark concern
- The Guardian – U.S. confirms 17th maritime strike in “drug enforcement” op
- PBS NewsHour – Timeline: U.S. drone strikes on alleged drug vessels
- Just Security – Legal analysis of maritime “drug war” killings