Arie Goldshlager
@ariegoldshlager.bsky.social
"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." - George Orwell, 1984
Pinned
No Kings
At the No Kings protest in Oakland this afternoon:
At the No Kings protest in Oakland this afternoon:
Heather Cox Richardson
Follow @hcrichardson.bsky.social for her perspective on the U.S. strike on Venezuela, and more generally on American History:
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Follow @hcrichardson.bsky.social for her perspective on the U.S. strike on Venezuela, and more generally on American History:
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Heather Cox Richardson
Follow @hcrichardson.bsky.social for her perspective on the U.S. strike on Venezuela, and more generally on American History:
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Follow @hcrichardson.bsky.social for her perspective on the U.S. strike on Venezuela, and more generally on American History:
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Venezuela Invasion
Heather Cox Richardson
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Heather Cox Richardson
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Venezuela Invasion
Heather Cox Richardson
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
Heather Cox Richardson
Understanding the U.S. Strike on Venezuela | Explainer
youtu.be/wu9QSeAI22I?...
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Trump and Maduro - A cartoon from the archives (Der Spiegel, February 3, 2019) 👉chappatte.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Trump and Maduro - A cartoon from the archives (Der Spiegel, February 3, 2019) 👉chappatte.com
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Venezuela
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Follow my work on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Venezuela
Follow my work on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com
Follow my work on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com
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[Gift NYT Editorial Article] Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
[Gift NYT Editorial Article] Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
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President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
[Gift NYT Editorial Article] Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
[Gift NYT Editorial Article] Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
"If there is an overriding lesson of American foreign affairs in the past century, however, it is that attempting to oust even the most deplorable regime can make matters worse."
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In Opinion
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
In Opinion
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
President Trump “is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the editorial board writes after the U.S. attack on Venezuela was announced on Saturday. “If Mr. Trump wants to argue otherwise, the Constitution spells out what he must do: Go to Congress.”
Kennedy Center
[AP] Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
"However, with the latest act of Donald J. Trump renaming the Center after himself, we can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution." - Doug Varone and Dancers
[AP] Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
"However, with the latest act of Donald J. Trump renaming the Center after himself, we can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution." - Doug Varone and Dancers
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility.
apnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Kennedy Center
[AP] Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
"However, with the latest act of Donald J. Trump renaming the Center after himself, we can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution." - Doug Varone and Dancers
[AP] Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
"However, with the latest act of Donald J. Trump renaming the Center after himself, we can no longer permit ourselves nor ask our audiences to step inside this once great institution." - Doug Varone and Dancers
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“It seems very likely to a large number of people that we will get massive unemployment caused by AI,” Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” said. trib.al/P5pixUE
‘Godfather of AI’ says Bill Gates and Elon Musk are right about the future of work—but he predicts mass unemployment is on its way | Fortune
While tech leaders paint a positive future where work is optional thanks to AI, the ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton warns they’re “betting on AI replacing a lot of workers.”
trib.al
December 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“It seems very likely to a large number of people that we will get massive unemployment caused by AI,” Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist widely known as the “Godfather of AI,” said. trib.al/P5pixUE
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The corporate playbook for next year? Don’t hire.
Companies Are Outlining Plans for 2026. Hiring Isn’t One of Them.
Large employers indicate that they either want to maintain the size of their teams next year or let go of workers.
on.wsj.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The corporate playbook for next year? Don’t hire.
[The Independent] Bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 as companies struggled to cope with Trump’s trade wars
No fewer than 717 companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy between January and November, [...]. This marks a 14 percent increase from the same period in 2024..."
No fewer than 717 companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy between January and November, [...]. This marks a 14 percent increase from the same period in 2024..."
Bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 amid Trump’s trade wars
Among the firms that filed for bankruptcy this year were Spirit Airlines and solar company PosiGen
www.independent.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM
[The Independent] Bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 as companies struggled to cope with Trump’s trade wars
No fewer than 717 companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy between January and November, [...]. This marks a 14 percent increase from the same period in 2024..."
No fewer than 717 companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy between January and November, [...]. This marks a 14 percent increase from the same period in 2024..."
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Nicola Jennings on #Trump and the #EpsteinFiles – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
December 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Nicola Jennings on #Trump and the #EpsteinFiles – political cartoon gallery in London original-political-cartoon.com
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Nicola Jennings on Trump and the Epstein files – cartoon
Nicola Jennings on Trump and the Epstein files – cartoon
Trump’s justice department has been heavily criticised over extensive redactions and the apparent removal of files from the government website
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Nicola Jennings on Trump and the Epstein files – cartoon
"Radical Left Scum"
I will redouble my efforts and do all I can to earn my new "Radical Left Scum" badge of honor...
I will redouble my efforts and do all I can to earn my new "Radical Left Scum" badge of honor...
December 27, 2025 at 6:09 AM
"Radical Left Scum"
I will redouble my efforts and do all I can to earn my new "Radical Left Scum" badge of honor...
I will redouble my efforts and do all I can to earn my new "Radical Left Scum" badge of honor...
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[NYT Gift Article] Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[NYT Gift Article] Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
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In a 2020 email released by the Justice Department, a prosecutor informed colleagues that President Trump’s name appeared on the flight logs for Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet “many more times than previously has been reported (or that we were aware).”
Federal Prosecutor Was Surprised by Trump’s Flights on Epstein’s Jet
A 2020 email noted that Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet at least eight times from 1993 to 1996.
nyti.ms
December 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
In a 2020 email released by the Justice Department, a prosecutor informed colleagues that President Trump’s name appeared on the flight logs for Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet “many more times than previously has been reported (or that we were aware).”
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On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up. But is still led to cuts that closed offices, canceled programs and deprived people of food, medicine and other aid.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up. But is still led to cuts that closed offices, canceled programs and deprived people of food, medicine and other aid.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
[NYT] How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
"But the group did not do what Mr. Musk said it would: reduce federal spending by $1 trillion before October. On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
"But the group did not do what Mr. Musk said it would: reduce federal spending by $1 trillion before October. On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
[NYT] How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
"But the group did not do what Mr. Musk said it would: reduce federal spending by $1 trillion before October. On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
"But the group did not do what Mr. Musk said it would: reduce federal spending by $1 trillion before October. On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up."
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/u...
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The Justice Department said some documents “contain untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump.
Major Epstein Files Release: He Wrote Convicted Pedophile Nassar About Trump’s ‘Love Of Young, Nubile Girls’
The Justice Department said some documents “contain untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump.
www.forbes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Justice Department said some documents “contain untrue and sensationalist claims” against Trump.
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An email from a federal prosecutor in New York revealed details about the flights the president took on Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s.
Trump Flew On Epstein’s Private Jet ‘Many More Times’ Than Previously Reported, Email Says
An email from a federal prosecutor in New York revealed details about the flights the president took on Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s.
www.forbes.com
December 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
An email from a federal prosecutor in New York revealed details about the flights the president took on Epstein’s private jet in the 1990s.
[NYT Gift Article] Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
[NYT Gift Article] Trump Halts 5 Wind Farms Off the East Coast
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
[This is at a time when: "The average monthly cost for electricity for the typical household that uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity rose 7 percent in September from a year earlier, to about $181," - NYT]
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Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship facility for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth. The move underlines the immense challenges facing the country's whiskey industry.
Jim Beam Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle
The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.
nyti.ms
December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Jim Beam, America’s largest bourbon distiller, is closing its flagship facility for 2026 after more than two decades of rapid growth. The move underlines the immense challenges facing the country's whiskey industry.
[CNN] Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise
"Whiskey and spirit makers have had to deal with retaliatory tariffs from the trade war sparked by Trump’s tariffs, and with consumers pulling back on discretionary spending amid an affordability crisis."
"Whiskey and spirit makers have had to deal with retaliatory tariffs from the trade war sparked by Trump’s tariffs, and with consumers pulling back on discretionary spending amid an affordability crisis."
Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise | CNN Business
Popular Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main distillery next year, according to the James B. Beam Distilling Company.
www.cnn.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
[CNN] Jim Beam pauses production at main distillery as bourbon inventories rise
"Whiskey and spirit makers have had to deal with retaliatory tariffs from the trade war sparked by Trump’s tariffs, and with consumers pulling back on discretionary spending amid an affordability crisis."
"Whiskey and spirit makers have had to deal with retaliatory tariffs from the trade war sparked by Trump’s tariffs, and with consumers pulling back on discretionary spending amid an affordability crisis."
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Popular Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main distillery on January 1, according to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. https://cnn.it/49sT2fV
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Popular Kentucky bourbon maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main distillery on January 1, according to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. https://cnn.it/49sT2fV