DJ (he, him)🏳️🌈
@dmrh0720.bsky.social
Economist still Professing. Interests: politics, religion, LGTBQ, health, demographics, travel, photography, genealogy. Text author, newspaper columnist. Father (3), grandfather (8), ggrandfather (1). Partner to Arnold.
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If a team trades a player for "cash" how is that not just...selling a person?
January 29, 2026 at 9:24 PM
If a team trades a player for "cash" how is that not just...selling a person?
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I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down
January 30, 2026 at 1:15 AM
I don't think people understand that if you shut down the government, ICE and CBP do NOT shut down. They're funded by supplemental money from the BBB. That's why dems are separating the DHS funding bill and asking for restrictions. I want them to demand a rescission of that funding or shut DHS down
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A topic I am deeply involved in - even since retirement from full-time - I still teach by contract and still do some research.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
The Accidental Winners of the War on Higher Ed
Go to a small liberal-arts college if you can.
www.theatlantic.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:40 AM
A topic I am deeply involved in - even since retirement from full-time - I still teach by contract and still do some research.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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Amazon just announced another round of 16,000 layoffs, months after it laid off 14,000 workers.
Reminder that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raked in over $40M in 2024.
And Amazon is spending at least $75 million producing and promoting the Melania documentary.
The system is rigged.
Reminder that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raked in over $40M in 2024.
And Amazon is spending at least $75 million producing and promoting the Melania documentary.
The system is rigged.
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Amazon just announced another round of 16,000 layoffs, months after it laid off 14,000 workers.
Reminder that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raked in over $40M in 2024.
And Amazon is spending at least $75 million producing and promoting the Melania documentary.
The system is rigged.
Reminder that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raked in over $40M in 2024.
And Amazon is spending at least $75 million producing and promoting the Melania documentary.
The system is rigged.
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Laken Riley’s killer was arrested prosecuted & convicted.
Which you’ve been groomed to oppose now.
They’re conditioning right wing guys to normalize govt murder of citizens, w/zero accountability.
Perpetual victimhood for perpetual authoritarianism.
When you need to brainwash white guys real fast.
Which you’ve been groomed to oppose now.
They’re conditioning right wing guys to normalize govt murder of citizens, w/zero accountability.
Perpetual victimhood for perpetual authoritarianism.
When you need to brainwash white guys real fast.
Laken Riley was also a nurse.
There were zero democrats protesting in the streets for her.
There were zero democrats protesting in the streets for her.
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Laken Riley’s killer was arrested prosecuted & convicted.
Which you’ve been groomed to oppose now.
They’re conditioning right wing guys to normalize govt murder of citizens, w/zero accountability.
Perpetual victimhood for perpetual authoritarianism.
When you need to brainwash white guys real fast.
Which you’ve been groomed to oppose now.
They’re conditioning right wing guys to normalize govt murder of citizens, w/zero accountability.
Perpetual victimhood for perpetual authoritarianism.
When you need to brainwash white guys real fast.
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A man of quality isn't threatened by a woman's equality. Pls read, subscribe & share: johnfugelsang.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A man of quality isn't threatened by a woman's equality. Pls read, subscribe & share: johnfugelsang.substack.com/p/the-rise-o...
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If ICE keeps sweeping up American citizens, ripping families apart, and detaining people WITHOUT due process, the problem is STRUCTURAL — not a few bad apples.
Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121.
Tell them to VOTE NO on the $64B+ DHS bill!
No more money for ICE.
#DefundICE
Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121.
Tell them to VOTE NO on the $64B+ DHS bill!
No more money for ICE.
#DefundICE
January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
If ICE keeps sweeping up American citizens, ripping families apart, and detaining people WITHOUT due process, the problem is STRUCTURAL — not a few bad apples.
Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121.
Tell them to VOTE NO on the $64B+ DHS bill!
No more money for ICE.
#DefundICE
Call your Senators NOW at 202-224-3121.
Tell them to VOTE NO on the $64B+ DHS bill!
No more money for ICE.
#DefundICE
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NEW: Republicans in Congress have unveiled a new bill that would impose the most extreme voting restrictions ever proposed at the federal level. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
New GOP anti-voting bill may be the most dangerous attack on voting rights ever
The MEGA Act represents one of the most catastrophic proposals for democracy in the United States.
www.democracydocket.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
NEW: Republicans in Congress have unveiled a new bill that would impose the most extreme voting restrictions ever proposed at the federal level. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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"Clearly, Schumer and the leadership of the Democratic Party still, even now, have no real conception of what is happening in our country. Because these are not normal times, and we are so, so far from a normal America."
- from today's First Draft
- from today's First Draft
First Draft: Imagine If There Were No Video!
The White House fails to warp reality around Alex Pretti’s murder, Marco Rubio gets spanked on Capitol Hill, and MAGA’s new power couple is... Donald Trump and Nicki Minaj. 🤢
zeteo.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
"Clearly, Schumer and the leadership of the Democratic Party still, even now, have no real conception of what is happening in our country. Because these are not normal times, and we are so, so far from a normal America."
- from today's First Draft
- from today's First Draft
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In an alarming development, North Carolina’s GOP-led election board is considering labeling certain voters as “presumptive noncitizens,” potentially purging them from the rolls. It's the latest move in a nationwide effort to politicize voter list maintenance and undermine confidence in the election.
North Carolina weighs investigating ‘presumptive noncitizens’ in latest attack on voting
Republicans took control of the board last year, installing a GOP majority and immediately replacing the long-time, nonpartisan director with a party political operative.
www.democracydocket.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM
In an alarming development, North Carolina’s GOP-led election board is considering labeling certain voters as “presumptive noncitizens,” potentially purging them from the rolls. It's the latest move in a nationwide effort to politicize voter list maintenance and undermine confidence in the election.
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I sometimes wish the Democratic Party in Congress consisted of any 260 people in the Minneapolis telephone directory rather than the 260 dignitaries now representing us.
January 29, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I sometimes wish the Democratic Party in Congress consisted of any 260 people in the Minneapolis telephone directory rather than the 260 dignitaries now representing us.
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Federal prosecutors in Minnesota confronted their boss Daniel Rosen over DOJ's refusal to open criminal probes of the immigration enforcement agents who killed two protesters.
They threatened to resign, days after six others quit, threatening a staffing collapse.
They threatened to resign, days after six others quit, threatening a staffing collapse.
Justice Dept. Playbook in Minnesota: Investigate Foes, Protect Allies
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota confronted their boss Daniel Rosen over DOJ's refusal to open criminal probes of the immigration enforcement agents who killed two protesters.
They threatened to resign, days after six others quit, threatening a staffing collapse.
They threatened to resign, days after six others quit, threatening a staffing collapse.
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I'm glad my friend Maxwell is okay.
But violence begets violence. The man who attacked him yelled "we are going to deport you and your kind" before punching Maxwell in the face.
There are consequences for the way Trump is normalizing and excusing violence.
But violence begets violence. The man who attacked him yelled "we are going to deport you and your kind" before punching Maxwell in the face.
There are consequences for the way Trump is normalizing and excusing violence.
Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay.
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Man Arrested at Sundance For Racially Motivated Incident at CAA Party
A man was arrested at CAA's Sundance party after he declared he was proud to be "white" and allegedly punched a person of color.
variety.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I'm glad my friend Maxwell is okay.
But violence begets violence. The man who attacked him yelled "we are going to deport you and your kind" before punching Maxwell in the face.
There are consequences for the way Trump is normalizing and excusing violence.
But violence begets violence. The man who attacked him yelled "we are going to deport you and your kind" before punching Maxwell in the face.
There are consequences for the way Trump is normalizing and excusing violence.
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Our VA Secretary wants all of his employees who serve our nation’s veterans to understand that if masked federal agents execute you on the streets in cold blood, he will not give a damn about you and will use your death as an opportunity to spread propaganda for the President.
January 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Our VA Secretary wants all of his employees who serve our nation’s veterans to understand that if masked federal agents execute you on the streets in cold blood, he will not give a damn about you and will use your death as an opportunity to spread propaganda for the President.
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Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Two Democratic members of Congress attacked in three days. Maxwell Frost was assaulted on Saturday, Ilan Omar tonight.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar statement:
"I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don't let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong."
"I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don't let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong."
Breaking:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at town hall in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Man tackled to ground after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at town hall in Minneapolis.
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Rep. Ilhan Omar statement:
"I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don't let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong."
"I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don't let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong."
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New on MS NOW: The two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting death of Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave, per standard agency protocol.
January 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
New on MS NOW: The two federal immigration agents involved in the shooting death of Alex Pretti have been placed on administrative leave, per standard agency protocol.
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Philip Glass has withdrawn his symphony based on Abraham Lincoln from the Kennedy Center.
"Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony."
"Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony."
Philip Glass Withdraws From Kennedy Center, as Its Symphony Vows to Play On
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Philip Glass has withdrawn his symphony based on Abraham Lincoln from the Kennedy Center.
"Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony."
"Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony."
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Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz, the top federal judge in Minneapolis, rips into ICE:
"ICE is not a law unto itself."
"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
tinyurl.com/y4kujkzj
"ICE is not a law unto itself."
"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
tinyurl.com/y4kujkzj
tinyurl.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz, the top federal judge in Minneapolis, rips into ICE:
"ICE is not a law unto itself."
"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
tinyurl.com/y4kujkzj
"ICE is not a law unto itself."
"ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence."
tinyurl.com/y4kujkzj
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Democrats won lopsided victories in two special elections in Minnesota on Tuesday, restoring the state's House of Representatives to an even partisan split.
The Democratic candidates, running in Democratic strongholds, prevailed by margins of 95% and 91%, respectively.
The Democratic candidates, running in Democratic strongholds, prevailed by margins of 95% and 91%, respectively.
Democrats Restore Minnesota House to Even Split Amid Immigration Turmoil
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Democrats won lopsided victories in two special elections in Minnesota on Tuesday, restoring the state's House of Representatives to an even partisan split.
The Democratic candidates, running in Democratic strongholds, prevailed by margins of 95% and 91%, respectively.
The Democratic candidates, running in Democratic strongholds, prevailed by margins of 95% and 91%, respectively.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois deputy has been sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help.
January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A former Illinois deputy has been sentenced to 20 years for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, who called 911 for help.
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JUST IN: DOJ says its attorneys have reviewed and redacted “millions” of pages of Epstein Files material and should complete their review in the “near term.” But they say there’s no specific date or ballpark for the release. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 AM
JUST IN: DOJ says its attorneys have reviewed and redacted “millions” of pages of Epstein Files material and should complete their review in the “near term.” But they say there’s no specific date or ballpark for the release. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Judge SYKES in California has grown increasingly frustrated that her attempt to grant nationwide class action relief from the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy has not stopped the flood of habeas petitions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Judge SYKES in California has grown increasingly frustrated that her attempt to grant nationwide class action relief from the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy has not stopped the flood of habeas petitions. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...