Michael Holloway
@cmh1983.bsky.social
A conservative Christian who is appalled that anyone who professes to be a Christian would vote for Trump, an evil man with evil policies.
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The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.
January 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.
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So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.
Media: do not lead with the false government framing of what happened
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.
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National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
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i think it is simply true that for all intents and purposes stephen miller is the president of the united states
The Wrath of Stephen Miller
The man who turns President Trump’s most incendiary impulses into policy
www.theatlantic.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
i think it is simply true that for all intents and purposes stephen miller is the president of the united states
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Four GOP Senators.
At most four Repubs in the House.
Together they could stop nearly all the mad-king's rampages. They would be known to history as Profiles in Courage. They might/would lose the next election. But people have sacrificed a lot more, for a lot less.
At most four Repubs in the House.
Together they could stop nearly all the mad-king's rampages. They would be known to history as Profiles in Courage. They might/would lose the next election. But people have sacrificed a lot more, for a lot less.
I can't repeat this enough.
I've said this before and I'll say it again.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
January 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Four GOP Senators.
At most four Repubs in the House.
Together they could stop nearly all the mad-king's rampages. They would be known to history as Profiles in Courage. They might/would lose the next election. But people have sacrificed a lot more, for a lot less.
At most four Repubs in the House.
Together they could stop nearly all the mad-king's rampages. They would be known to history as Profiles in Courage. They might/would lose the next election. But people have sacrificed a lot more, for a lot less.
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ICE is the vile, violent, snarling embodiment of the very evil Jesus spent his life opposing, and Christians who have any interest in his mission should be forcefully turning it over like the sinful table that it is.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/actual-jes...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/actual-jes...
Christians Need to Destroy ICE
There are an estimated 370,000 Christian churches in America.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM
ICE is the vile, violent, snarling embodiment of the very evil Jesus spent his life opposing, and Christians who have any interest in his mission should be forcefully turning it over like the sinful table that it is.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/actual-jes...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/actual-jes...
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Brilliant piece by @markjacob.bsky.social
My Stop the Presses newsletter calls for more aggressive action by the media to be "radically truthful" and defeat the liars:
/ Correct *every* lie uttered on your platform.
/ Put Trump's remarks on tape delay for proper fact checks.
/ Cut off liars in mid-interview and ban them from your airwaves.
/ Correct *every* lie uttered on your platform.
/ Put Trump's remarks on tape delay for proper fact checks.
/ Cut off liars in mid-interview and ban them from your airwaves.
How to build a radically truthful news outlet
The old ways don’t work. Time to declare war on the liars.
www.stopthepresses.news
January 13, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Brilliant piece by @markjacob.bsky.social
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Five years later, President Trump continues to try to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. In many ways he’s been successful.
Here are four ways legal and political experts say the nation has changed since the attack:
Here are four ways legal and political experts say the nation has changed since the attack:
Analysis | Takeaways from the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6
President Donald Trump appears stronger than ever as he continues his attempts to rewrite the history of the U.S. Capitol attack.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Five years later, President Trump continues to try to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. In many ways he’s been successful.
Here are four ways legal and political experts say the nation has changed since the attack:
Here are four ways legal and political experts say the nation has changed since the attack:
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Anyway, if we were actually a serious country, all of our institutions, both in and out of government, would stop treating This One Special Boy as if he alone is not subject to the norms, laws, & Constitution of the Republic.
One reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is because every societal institution, including the media, has completely normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Anyway, if we were actually a serious country, all of our institutions, both in and out of government, would stop treating This One Special Boy as if he alone is not subject to the norms, laws, & Constitution of the Republic.
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It's been a terrible year for American democracy, with the dictator Trump breaking laws left and right and the Supreme Court and Congress mostly letting him do it.
But sometimes when we fight, we win. And we must hold fast to our belief that the battle is worth it.
Here's to resistance in 2026.
But sometimes when we fight, we win. And we must hold fast to our belief that the battle is worth it.
Here's to resistance in 2026.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
apnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's been a terrible year for American democracy, with the dictator Trump breaking laws left and right and the Supreme Court and Congress mostly letting him do it.
But sometimes when we fight, we win. And we must hold fast to our belief that the battle is worth it.
Here's to resistance in 2026.
But sometimes when we fight, we win. And we must hold fast to our belief that the battle is worth it.
Here's to resistance in 2026.
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“America is dangerously close to a world in which all federal policy hinges on the outcomes of presidential elections, no matter how narrow the margin of victory,” Zachary S. Price argues:
Trump’s Power Grab Over the Budget Is Breaking the Constitutional Design
If this pattern holds, the result will be more wild swings in policy across administrations.
bit.ly
December 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
“America is dangerously close to a world in which all federal policy hinges on the outcomes of presidential elections, no matter how narrow the margin of victory,” Zachary S. Price argues:
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Classless, disgusting and full of lies.
What else would you expect from Trump? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
What else would you expect from Trump? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Trump disparages presidential foes in plaques attached to White House
President Trump took personal swipes at his top presidential foes in new plaques installed along the White House's "Presidential Walk of Fame."
www.usatoday.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Classless, disgusting and full of lies.
What else would you expect from Trump? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
What else would you expect from Trump? www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
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I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I hope people understand that if Trump gets his way America will soon be part of the global axis of evil if we aren't already. You see it in the Caribbean, you see it in Ukraine, and you see it with Trump trying to buddy up to Xi. We are a malevolent force.
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Folks look at you like you're crazy when you say we're in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & then it's a day, & the president is illegally monetizing the office & stealing the power of the purse. Again.
Trump says the Gold Card proceeds will go "an account where we can do things positive for the country. Many billions of dollars"
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Folks look at you like you're crazy when you say we're in the midst of the worst, most unprecedented Article I constitutional crisis in American history, & then it's a day, & the president is illegally monetizing the office & stealing the power of the purse. Again.
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it’s pretty funny that Duffy is simultaneously
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
Duffy on what he's doing to improve the airport experience for travelers: "Maybe I want a workout area where people might get some blood flowing doing some pull ups or step ups in the airport."
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
it’s pretty funny that Duffy is simultaneously
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
1. scolding passengers for not wearing fancy clothes while flying
2. supporting airport gyms so passengers can be sweaty and gross while flying
both of these proposals are idiotic but the direct contradiction is next level
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Pete Hegseth is committing war crimes as defense secretary. That’s no surprise: When Hegseth was a Fox host, he successfully lobbied Trump to pardon Navy Seal platoon leader Eddie Gallagher, who posed for a photo with the dead body of a teen Islamic State captive he had killed with a hunting knife.
Fox News host Pete Hegseth has privately encouraged Trump to pardon servicemen accused of war crimes | CNN Business
Fox News host Pete Hegseth has privately encouraged President Donald Trump to pardon some United States servicemen accused of war crimes, a person familiar with the conversations told CNN on Tuesday.
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Pete Hegseth is committing war crimes as defense secretary. That’s no surprise: When Hegseth was a Fox host, he successfully lobbied Trump to pardon Navy Seal platoon leader Eddie Gallagher, who posed for a photo with the dead body of a teen Islamic State captive he had killed with a hunting knife.
A Dishonorable Strike
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A Dishonorable Strike
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
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The only “peace plan” that makes sense is the one from Sanna Marin, Finland’s former Prime Minister:
“The way out of the conflict is for Russia to leave Ukraine. That is the way out of the conflict.”
“The way out of the conflict is for Russia to leave Ukraine. That is the way out of the conflict.”
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The only “peace plan” that makes sense is the one from Sanna Marin, Finland’s former Prime Minister:
“The way out of the conflict is for Russia to leave Ukraine. That is the way out of the conflict.”
“The way out of the conflict is for Russia to leave Ukraine. That is the way out of the conflict.”
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
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Republicans are taking a principled stand on the shutdown. Their principle is that poor and middle-class Americans should pay much higher prices for their health care – and that negotiating with the Democrats would create the false impression that the U.S. is still a democracy.
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Republicans are taking a principled stand on the shutdown. Their principle is that poor and middle-class Americans should pay much higher prices for their health care – and that negotiating with the Democrats would create the false impression that the U.S. is still a democracy.
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This is extrajudicial murder. It is illegal and unethical. And it is a pathetic use of American military force, demonstrating not strength but weakness.
U.S. strikes alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side.
In what is the eighth known U.S. attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
In what is the eighth known U.S. attack on a boat since Sept. 2, two to three individuals aboard the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
U.S. strikes 8th alleged drug vessel, this time on the Pacific side
This is the first U.S. strike against an alleged drug vessel on the Pacific side of South America.
www.cbsnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This is extrajudicial murder. It is illegal and unethical. And it is a pathetic use of American military force, demonstrating not strength but weakness.
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Once again, one reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is bc every societal institution, including the media, has totally normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
No mention at all of the fact that Trump doesn't have the legal authority to do this, that plans haven't even been reviewed (because the office is closed for the government shutdown), that the size and cost estimates keep changing, etc., etc.
Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place.
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Once again, one reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is bc every societal institution, including the media, has totally normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
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Just to be absolutely clear:
The President of the United States has absolutely no power to “take away” any right enumerated in the Constitution from any person.
And that is how every single article, blog post, and social media commentary should start when discussing this ludicrous statement.
The President of the United States has absolutely no power to “take away” any right enumerated in the Constitution from any person.
And that is how every single article, blog post, and social media commentary should start when discussing this ludicrous statement.
Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."
October 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Just to be absolutely clear:
The President of the United States has absolutely no power to “take away” any right enumerated in the Constitution from any person.
And that is how every single article, blog post, and social media commentary should start when discussing this ludicrous statement.
The President of the United States has absolutely no power to “take away” any right enumerated in the Constitution from any person.
And that is how every single article, blog post, and social media commentary should start when discussing this ludicrous statement.
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Our authoritarianism is run on clichés borrowed from the Eastern Europe of twenty years ago. Paid protestors, disloyal cities, evil Soros, vast conspiracies — it was all tiresome then and there, and now it’s pathetic.
Trump: "They're, like, insurrectionists, they're terrible people. But you really wonder why. Why are they doing it? What are they gaining? Other than they're obviously paid. They're paid a lot of money."
October 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Our authoritarianism is run on clichés borrowed from the Eastern Europe of twenty years ago. Paid protestors, disloyal cities, evil Soros, vast conspiracies — it was all tiresome then and there, and now it’s pathetic.