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.
"Jesus Wasn't Political"
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"Jesus Wasn't Political"
Let's Settle This
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January 31, 2026 at 12:36 AM
"Jesus Wasn't Political"
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When Democracy Learns to Speak the Language of War, Children Become Collateral Damage
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When Democracy Learns to Speak the Language of War, Children Become Collateral Damage
How war language is being used to collapse the distance between immigration enforcement, political retaliation, and the criminalization of dissent…
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January 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
When Democracy Learns to Speak the Language of War, Children Become Collateral Damage
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Americans voted for Trump, but never supported Trumpism
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Americans voted for Trump, but never supported Trumpism
Donald Trump's policies have always been less popular than his promises
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January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Americans voted for Trump, but never supported Trumpism
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Influential GOP think tank unveils new attack plan targeting gay families www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/infl...
Influential GOP think tank unveils new attack plan targeting gay families - LGBTQ Nation
The Project 2025 authors want to punish and erase same-sex parents.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Influential GOP think tank unveils new attack plan targeting gay families www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/infl...
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The U.S. attorney's office in Minneapolis is in crisis.
Prosecutors in the criminal division confronted the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney and an aide to Todd Blanche this week over concerns they were being asked to execute orders that went against DOJ's mission and best practices.
Prosecutors in the criminal division confronted the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney and an aide to Todd Blanche this week over concerns they were being asked to execute orders that went against DOJ's mission and best practices.
Justice Dept. Playbook in Minnesota: Investigate Foes, Protect Allies
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The U.S. attorney's office in Minneapolis is in crisis.
Prosecutors in the criminal division confronted the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney and an aide to Todd Blanche this week over concerns they were being asked to execute orders that went against DOJ's mission and best practices.
Prosecutors in the criminal division confronted the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney and an aide to Todd Blanche this week over concerns they were being asked to execute orders that went against DOJ's mission and best practices.
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Breaking Bloomberg:
Trump just sued the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office — potentially putting American taxpayers on the hook for a massive payout. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump just sued the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office — potentially putting American taxpayers on the hook for a massive payout. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leaks
President Donald Trump sued the US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service for at least $10 billion over an unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office, poten...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Breaking Bloomberg:
Trump just sued the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office — potentially putting American taxpayers on the hook for a massive payout. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump just sued the IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office — potentially putting American taxpayers on the hook for a massive payout. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Breaking:
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Breaking:
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late last night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul — a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.
Lemon has said he was simply reporting as a journalist. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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If the president cannot be sued while in office, then the president should not be able to file suit while in office. Fair is fair.
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 AM
If the president cannot be sued while in office, then the president should not be able to file suit while in office. Fair is fair.
An end of a work week and I wish you happiness today and always
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ALT: a blue background with yellow text that reads happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it
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January 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
An end of a work week and I wish you happiness today and always
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Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.
January 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Frey: "In Mpls, we heard them say they'll end this siege when we hand over voter rolls. The DOJ is being used as a weapon. They're investigating me and several other local elected officials not because we've done something wrong because we speak on behalf of our constituents.
Activists heckle Dem politician with knee pads so he can “blow” Donald Trump www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/acti...
Activists heckle Dem politician with knee pads so he can "blow" Donald Trump - LGBTQ Nation
The protest criticized Rep. Tom Suozzi's recent vote to expand funding for ICE.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Activists heckle Dem politician with knee pads so he can “blow” Donald Trump www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/acti...
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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.
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The Accidental Winners of the War on Higher Ed
Go to a small liberal-arts college if you can.
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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...
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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.
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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. 🤢
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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.
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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.