Brendan Burns
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"There's only one profession that is protected in the Constitution of the United States, and that is a free press. That is because the founders understood that, for a democracy to survive, it needs to have an informed citizenry," says Jonathan Capehart. https://to.pbs.org/4qKNgxr
Capehart and Abernathy on the backlash against Trump's immigration operation
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and Gary Abernathy of The Abernathy Road newsletter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the political backlash against President Trump's immigration ...
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January 31, 2026 at 4:30 AM
"There's only one profession that is protected in the Constitution of the United States, and that is a free press. That is because the founders understood that, for a democracy to survive, it needs to have an informed citizenry," says Jonathan Capehart. https://to.pbs.org/4qKNgxr
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if we take it to be true that the tariffs are aimed at getting americans to buy US-made products, then what's the point of rolling them back when they become painful? the entire point is to cause financial pain to change consumer behavior. what's the strategy here?
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
if we take it to be true that the tariffs are aimed at getting americans to buy US-made products, then what's the point of rolling them back when they become painful? the entire point is to cause financial pain to change consumer behavior. what's the strategy here?
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here’s a version where the POV is blacked out whenever the driver takes their eyes off the road
August 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
here’s a version where the POV is blacked out whenever the driver takes their eyes off the road
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This nails who Brad is. Smart, wonky, kind, a coalition builder, tenacious, and tough. He'd make a fantastic mayor in a lot of ways.
Gift link because it's worth reading
Opinion | This Is Brad Lander’s New York
www.nytimes.com
June 19, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This nails who Brad is. Smart, wonky, kind, a coalition builder, tenacious, and tough. He'd make a fantastic mayor in a lot of ways.
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Social Security is an earned benefit. You pay into it and then claim the benefits you earned over your lifetime.
What Elon receives from the government — massive subsidies for his businesses even though he contributes next to nothing in personal taxes relative to his wealth — is an entitlement.
What Elon receives from the government — massive subsidies for his businesses even though he contributes next to nothing in personal taxes relative to his wealth — is an entitlement.
Elon Musk reiterated his intention to destroy programs like Social Security, which he has called a Ponzi scheme:
"Most of the federal spending is entitlements... that’s the big one to eliminate."
"Most of the federal spending is entitlements... that’s the big one to eliminate."
March 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Social Security is an earned benefit. You pay into it and then claim the benefits you earned over your lifetime.
What Elon receives from the government — massive subsidies for his businesses even though he contributes next to nothing in personal taxes relative to his wealth — is an entitlement.
What Elon receives from the government — massive subsidies for his businesses even though he contributes next to nothing in personal taxes relative to his wealth — is an entitlement.
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Brad is correct. It also should be noted that there's no way in hell Andrew Cuomo would stand up for what's right here. Brad's my number one pick, but whatever you do do not rank Cuomo.
March 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Brad is correct. It also should be noted that there's no way in hell Andrew Cuomo would stand up for what's right here. Brad's my number one pick, but whatever you do do not rank Cuomo.
Isn’t that how the show The Americans ended too?
March 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Isn’t that how the show The Americans ended too?
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NYC Congestion Pricing Month 1
🚶♀️Foot traffic up 4.6%
🚌 Bus ridership up 6% w/ improved bus times
🚇 Subway ridership up 7%
🚗 Vehicle traffic down 9%
⏰ Drive times 20% - 50% faster
👍 60% of NYC voters want it to continue
👍 66% support among those who drive into congestion zone at least once a week
🚶♀️Foot traffic up 4.6%
🚌 Bus ridership up 6% w/ improved bus times
🚇 Subway ridership up 7%
🚗 Vehicle traffic down 9%
⏰ Drive times 20% - 50% faster
👍 60% of NYC voters want it to continue
👍 66% support among those who drive into congestion zone at least once a week
February 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
NYC Congestion Pricing Month 1
🚶♀️Foot traffic up 4.6%
🚌 Bus ridership up 6% w/ improved bus times
🚇 Subway ridership up 7%
🚗 Vehicle traffic down 9%
⏰ Drive times 20% - 50% faster
👍 60% of NYC voters want it to continue
👍 66% support among those who drive into congestion zone at least once a week
🚶♀️Foot traffic up 4.6%
🚌 Bus ridership up 6% w/ improved bus times
🚇 Subway ridership up 7%
🚗 Vehicle traffic down 9%
⏰ Drive times 20% - 50% faster
👍 60% of NYC voters want it to continue
👍 66% support among those who drive into congestion zone at least once a week
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
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I am really outdone. The Maryland National Guard cannot celebrate Frederick Douglass, the state’s native son and perhaps the greatest American this nation ever produced, because he’s Black and his chosen birthday happened to fall during Black History Month. (Ask me why he had to choose is b-day)
“The Maryland National Guard must decline events which celebrates individuals based all or in part on immutable characteristics,” the memo said.
Douglass was an abolitionist, suffragist, orator and author. That’s what we celebrate him. Let’s be clear: This bars celebrating him because he was Black.
Douglass was an abolitionist, suffragist, orator and author. That’s what we celebrate him. Let’s be clear: This bars celebrating him because he was Black.
Maryland National Guard out of Frederick Douglass parade after DoD order
Strict guidance from the national defense department crushed plans for a parade held in honor of Frederick Douglass’ 207th birthday because it was being held during Black History Month.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
February 15, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I am really outdone. The Maryland National Guard cannot celebrate Frederick Douglass, the state’s native son and perhaps the greatest American this nation ever produced, because he’s Black and his chosen birthday happened to fall during Black History Month. (Ask me why he had to choose is b-day)
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I frequently visit Ft McHenry as it is beautiful walk. And it is kept in very good condition. But now??
February 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I frequently visit Ft McHenry as it is beautiful walk. And it is kept in very good condition. But now??
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Even if we fix this it’s all broken now. Clowns just wrecked the weapon that won us the Cold War by making people’s lives better.
ABC News - State Department recalling all USAID staff from overseas. abcnews.go.com/Politics/liv...
State Department moving to evacuate USAID staff worldwide: Sources
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February 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Even if we fix this it’s all broken now. Clowns just wrecked the weapon that won us the Cold War by making people’s lives better.
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FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
WASHINGTON—Putting the nation on alert against what it has described as a “highly credible terrorist threat,” the FBI announced today that it has uncovered a plot by members of al-Qaeda to sit back an...
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February 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
@future-islands.bsky.social @beachhouseband.bsky.social @dandeacon.bsky.social Can you all do Windjammer again?
January 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@future-islands.bsky.social @beachhouseband.bsky.social @dandeacon.bsky.social Can you all do Windjammer again?
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Lamar Jackson is the league’s MVP
Lamar Jackson is the league’s MVP
Lamar Jackson is the league’s MVP. He is the first quarterback in NFL history with over 4,000 passing yards and over 800 rushing yards. Lamar Jackson is the league’s MVP. He is the first quarterback…
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January 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Lamar Jackson is the league’s MVP
“It would stress me out just getting lunch,” she said. Thursday was her first day there post-congestion pricing. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was able to cross safely, and cars weren’t honking. It was like a whole other world.”
New Yorkers Have Little Data but Big Feelings About Congestion Pricing
Manhattan commuters are already marveling at what appears to be less traffic — and grousing about the new $9 tolls.
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“It would stress me out just getting lunch,” she said. Thursday was her first day there post-congestion pricing. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was able to cross safely, and cars weren’t honking. It was like a whole other world.”