Barridoc
@barridoc.bsky.social
Filmmaker, writer, counsellor in the psychodynamic tradition.
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Reading the transcripts from the Jack Smith testimony, one glaring fact emerges: the names of every lawyer the Gym Jordan brought in to question Smith are redacted. None of the names of Smith's lawyers are. Why?
The questions make clear that they are NOT nonpartisan actors seeking truth.
The questions make clear that they are NOT nonpartisan actors seeking truth.
December 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Reading the transcripts from the Jack Smith testimony, one glaring fact emerges: the names of every lawyer the Gym Jordan brought in to question Smith are redacted. None of the names of Smith's lawyers are. Why?
The questions make clear that they are NOT nonpartisan actors seeking truth.
The questions make clear that they are NOT nonpartisan actors seeking truth.
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I want to congratulate Planet Earth on successfully completing 4.54 billion revolutions around the sun thus far.
Way to go, chap.
Way to go, chap.
December 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I want to congratulate Planet Earth on successfully completing 4.54 billion revolutions around the sun thus far.
Way to go, chap.
Way to go, chap.
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I’m glad you included the overlooked ( not trending ) Sudan CL as well
Currently about 120 armed conflicts going on in the world
Yet what always perplexes me is always all are focused upon Gaza, it’s just another man made tragedy and travesty
Yet Gaza posts get the most likes on SM 🤷♂️😞🕊️🙏
Currently about 120 armed conflicts going on in the world
Yet what always perplexes me is always all are focused upon Gaza, it’s just another man made tragedy and travesty
Yet Gaza posts get the most likes on SM 🤷♂️😞🕊️🙏
December 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I’m glad you included the overlooked ( not trending ) Sudan CL as well
Currently about 120 armed conflicts going on in the world
Yet what always perplexes me is always all are focused upon Gaza, it’s just another man made tragedy and travesty
Yet Gaza posts get the most likes on SM 🤷♂️😞🕊️🙏
Currently about 120 armed conflicts going on in the world
Yet what always perplexes me is always all are focused upon Gaza, it’s just another man made tragedy and travesty
Yet Gaza posts get the most likes on SM 🤷♂️😞🕊️🙏
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Of course Trump can't rename the Kennedy Center for himself--& we are suing to stop him!
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent @repbeatty.bsky.social with Washington Litigation Group
The congresswoman and I joined @cnn.com to discuss the case & why it matters
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent @repbeatty.bsky.social with Washington Litigation Group
The congresswoman and I joined @cnn.com to discuss the case & why it matters
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Of course Trump can't rename the Kennedy Center for himself--& we are suing to stop him!
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent @repbeatty.bsky.social with Washington Litigation Group
The congresswoman and I joined @cnn.com to discuss the case & why it matters
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent @repbeatty.bsky.social with Washington Litigation Group
The congresswoman and I joined @cnn.com to discuss the case & why it matters
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And… TRO granted!
A sweet Christmas present for @imranahmed.bsky.social, @counterhate.com--& for their mission of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids online. Also nice for our all-star legal team.
A lump of coal in the stockings of authoritarians & the merchants of disinformation
A sweet Christmas present for @imranahmed.bsky.social, @counterhate.com--& for their mission of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids online. Also nice for our all-star legal team.
A lump of coal in the stockings of authoritarians & the merchants of disinformation
December 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
And… TRO granted!
A sweet Christmas present for @imranahmed.bsky.social, @counterhate.com--& for their mission of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids online. Also nice for our all-star legal team.
A lump of coal in the stockings of authoritarians & the merchants of disinformation
A sweet Christmas present for @imranahmed.bsky.social, @counterhate.com--& for their mission of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids online. Also nice for our all-star legal team.
A lump of coal in the stockings of authoritarians & the merchants of disinformation
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So...better than 2025? I'll take it!
January 1, 2026 at 1:53 PM
So...better than 2025? I'll take it!
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Jasmine Crockett’s Roast Of JD Vance Is A Wonderful Christmas Present, So Is 19 States Suing Bob Kennedy and Democrats Getting Access To Trump’s Detention Centers
Jasmine Crockett’s Roast Of JD Vance Is A Wonderful Christmas Present, So Is 19 States Suing Bob Kennedy and Democrats Getting Access To Trump’s Detention Centers
Plus, travel tips from Pete Buttigieg
www.dworkinsubstack.com
December 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Jasmine Crockett’s Roast Of JD Vance Is A Wonderful Christmas Present, So Is 19 States Suing Bob Kennedy and Democrats Getting Access To Trump’s Detention Centers
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A hopeful message from the illustrious @robertreich.substack.com.web.brid.gy.
Activism is a journey.
2025 saw an extraordinary persistence of protest activity. We had two massive #NoKings protests throughout the country in June & October. You don't engender change without mobilization.
#Pinks
Activism is a journey.
2025 saw an extraordinary persistence of protest activity. We had two massive #NoKings protests throughout the country in June & October. You don't engender change without mobilization.
#Pinks
December 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A hopeful message from the illustrious @robertreich.substack.com.web.brid.gy.
Activism is a journey.
2025 saw an extraordinary persistence of protest activity. We had two massive #NoKings protests throughout the country in June & October. You don't engender change without mobilization.
#Pinks
Activism is a journey.
2025 saw an extraordinary persistence of protest activity. We had two massive #NoKings protests throughout the country in June & October. You don't engender change without mobilization.
#Pinks
Science backed medicine. Gosh, should there be any other kind? #standupforscience
In 2026, we are taking back our science. You don’t have to love all our tactics, but please trust me when I say @standupforscience.bsky.social is on the right side of history and we will remain so.
The original call out remains: GET IN, DORKS!
open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...
The original call out remains: GET IN, DORKS!
open.substack.com/pub/sciencef...
January 1, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Science backed medicine. Gosh, should there be any other kind? #standupforscience
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🧪This is a must watch. Please watch tonight's episode @60minutes.bsky.social.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
🧪This is a must watch. Please watch tonight's episode @60minutes.bsky.social.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants canceled last spring.
We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.
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Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct?
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Question: But the president’s statements that he believed the election was rife with fraud—those are statements protected by the First Amendment, correct?
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
Smith: Absolutely not. If they are made to target a lawful government function and are made with knowing falsity, then no, they are not.
I can think this of a few war mongering despots at the moment!
January 1, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I can think this of a few war mongering despots at the moment!
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Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
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That Trump knew he had to address his health and went to a friendly paper to do it is all anyone needs to know
January 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
That Trump knew he had to address his health and went to a friendly paper to do it is all anyone needs to know
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
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The Walrus arts reporting has it all. Check out our best culture coverage of the year here: thewalrus.ca/2025-best-arts-c...
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Walrus arts reporting has it all. Check out our best culture coverage of the year here: thewalrus.ca/2025-best-arts-c...
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And it's official!
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
And it's official!
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Claire Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death in Canada. But even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.
Claire Brosseau Wants to Die. Will Canada Let Her?
Ms. Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death. Even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.
nyti.ms
December 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Claire Brosseau says mental illness has made her life unbearable. She wants a medically assisted death in Canada. But even her psychiatrists are split over whether she should have one.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
Opinion | Why We Keep Falling for Narcissistic Leaders
We should know better.
nyti.ms
December 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
"Great leaders put their missions above their egos. Narcissists do the opposite — they see themselves as special and superior, and put their egos above all else," Adam Grant writes. "So why do we keep falling for them?"
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Breaking News: Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, died at 35. She recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker. nyti.ms/4pjDWiz
December 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Breaking News: Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and child of Caroline Kennedy, died at 35. She recently wrote of her battle with leukemia in The New Yorker. nyti.ms/4pjDWiz
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MTG tells the Times that when she threatened to expose the men who abused Epstein’s victims, Trump called to scream at her.
“My friends will get hurt,” he said.
“My friends will get hurt,” he said.
Inside Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Break With Trump and MAGA
How the Georgia congresswoman went from the president’s loudest cheerleader to his loudest Republican critic.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MTG tells the Times that when she threatened to expose the men who abused Epstein’s victims, Trump called to scream at her.
“My friends will get hurt,” he said.
“My friends will get hurt,” he said.
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Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Interesting how that works out: "Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet"
Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet
Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.
www.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Interesting how that works out: "Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet"