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E. J. McCarthy
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newsjennifer.bsky.social
Whenever the MAGA-verse talks about media fairness or ‘both sides’ what it really means is ‘give liars more air time & don’t you dare fact check.’ Keep that in mind when you hear David Ellison, Bari Weiss, Bill Maher & others pretend to talk about fact based journalism.
@oliverdarcy.bsky.social:
•i vodafone IT LTE 11:22 AM 2 Me... 30 BusI... 90% 9 Zooming in: Weiss framed this concept as something fresh and new. Of course, it's not. It's a recycled "both sides" formula - one that legacy outlets have repeatedly made the poor choice of embracing. The core problem with this playbook is that applying the approach to Donald Trump requires platforming dishonest pundits, like CNN has done with MAGA talking head Scott Jennings (who Weiss, coincidentally, wants to recruit. That's because Trump to recruit). That's because Trump lies negly every time he opens his mouth. To represent his side on air, thus, requires handing the microphone to someone who won't engage in good faith or whose worldview has been warped by misinformation pumped out by the MAGA ecosystem. Either scenario is not ideal and leaves an uncomfortable question for news executives like Weiss: How does a newsroom create a good-faith debate when one side shows little
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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junlper.beer
there’s this constant mythology about the elusive centrist voter who isn’t represented by the media but whenever they use examples of people not represented by the media it’s always people like alan dershowitz who are still represented in the media and almost exclusively so!
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Bari Weiss says she wants to use her new perch at CBS News to “redraw the lines of what falls in the 40 yards of acceptable debate” in American political and cultural life. She says the aim is to sideline voices like Hasan Piker, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and elevate “charismatic”...
Post See new posts Conversation Drop Site @DropSiteNews Bari Weiss says she wants to use her new perch at CBS News to “redraw the lines of what falls in the 40 yards of acceptable debate” in American political and cultural life. She says the aim is to sideline voices like Hasan Piker, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and elevate “charismatic” figures such as Alan Dershowitz and Dana Loesch who reflect “where the vast majority of Americans actually are.”
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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oh-that-guy.bsky.social
Harmonizing | Horace Pippin
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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jessehawken.bsky.social
They’re finally mad at him now because he was nice to Mamdani
leahstokes.bsky.social Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 11h
OMG the new york times, which endlessly discussed Biden's age, has FINALLY discovered that Trump is... ALSO OLD.
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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karlykingsley.bsky.social
It’s really interesting to see which government officials and members of Congress are comfortable publicly writing on social media that they’re fine with service members carrying out unlawful orders and abandoning The Constitution. Someone should start a list.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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thegodpodcast.com
Thou shalt not wear a cross around your neck if you always do the opposite of what Jesus would do.
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
If you’re wondering who’s guiding our transition, it’s the best New Yorkers that money can’t buy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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apnews.com
The beloved Galapagos tortoise named Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years, has died.
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
The beloved Galápagos tortoise named Gramma that was the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo at an estimated 141 years has died. Zoo officials say she died on Nov. 20.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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davidjbier.bsky.social
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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mjsdc.bsky.social
Question about the dissent by (the far-right) Justice Ziegler: Does this quote actually appear in Moore v. Harper? Did Moore say that state courts' role in congressional redistricting is "exceedingly limited"? I don't think it did! vhdshf2oms2wcnsvk7sdv3so.blob.core.windows.net/thearp-media...
Worse yet, the plaintiffs’ theory disobeys the United States Constitution’s Elections Clause which vests redistricting responsibility exclusively in “the Legislature thereof.” U.S. CONST. ART. I, § 4. As the United States Supreme Court recently reaffirmed, the role of state courts in congressional redistricting is “exceedingly limited.” Moore v. Harper, 600 U.S. 1, 34 (2023). This lawsuit invites the very judicial meddling that the Constitution prohibits. We see other states invoking fairly interesting procedures to address congressional maps.
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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brandonfriedman.bsky.social
Every Democrat needs to make the same video the original six did. Here is the script. Don't leave them hanging.
Here is the script. Start with Name Rank Branch- then roll into the script Im NAME, RANK, BRANCH We want to speak directly to members of the military, and the intelligence community, who take risks each day to keep Americans safe. We know you are under enormous stress and pressure right now. Americans trust their military. But that trust is at risk. This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens. Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution. Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren't just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear: YOU CAN REFUSE ILLEGAL ORDERS. YOU MUST REFUSE ILLEGAL ORDERS. No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or our Constitution. We know this is hard, and that it's a difficult time to be a public servant. But whether you're serving in the CIA, the Army, our Navy, the Air Force, your vigilance is critical. And know that we have your back. Because now, more than ever, the American people need you. We need you to stand up for our laws, our Constitution, and who we are as Americans. DON'T GIVE UP THE SHIP We stand with Senator Mark Kelly.
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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raybeckerman.bsky.social
Israel Has Killed 2 Children a Day Amid Gaza Ceasefire, UN Reports truthout.org/articles/isr...
Israel Has Killed 2 Children a Day Amid Gaza Ceasefire, UN Reports
House Democrat Joaquin Castro slammed the ceasefire as a “charade” that the media is playing along with.
truthout.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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awkword.bsky.social
Abolishing ICE is only the beginning. Have you looked at your local cops?

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According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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walkerbragman.bsky.social
Love to see it
premthakker.bsky.social Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 1d
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."

They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
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November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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inapproprinate.bsky.social
So as sure as the sun will shine

I'm gonna get my share now what's mine

And then the harder they come

The harder they fall one and all

Ooh the harder they come

The harder they fall one and all
The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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tomtomorrow.bsky.social
see, this is the sort of searing insight that explains why Bari Weiss is in charge of CBS News and you are not
thelincoln.bsky.social Lincoln Michel @thelincoln.bsky.social · 1d
"elevate charismatic figures such as Alan Dershowitz"

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Bari Weiss says she wants to use her new perch at CBS News to “redraw the lines of what falls in the 40 yards of acceptable debate” in American political and cultural life. She says the aim is to sideline voices like Hasan Piker, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and elevate “charismatic” figures such as Alan Dershowitz and Dana Loesch who reflect “where the vast majority of Americans actually are.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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thegodpodcast.com
The House passed a resolution condemning socialism. Okay.

When are they going to pass a resolution condemning fascism?
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Someone needs to set up a camera so we'll know when Pete Hegseth orders this plaque removed from West Point.
jaimi.bsky.social jaimi.bsky.social @jaimi.bsky.social · 1d
Here’s the plaque at West Point with the relevant text highlighted
November 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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askylitocean.bsky.social
"Huntington Beach Overlook"by artist, CircleLamp
November 24, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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keepitbluedems.bsky.social
How to Get Rid of “Citizens United”
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How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
By the way, Ken Burns’ next documentary series is apparently in the can — LBJ & The Great Society

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LBJ & the Great Society - Ken Burns
This three-part, six-hour series will chronicle the life and times of Lyndon B. Johnson, one of the most capable, colorful, and controversial men ever to occupy the White House. A figure of extraordin...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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velshi.com
It was an honor to be awarded the 25th Annual Sperber Prize from Fordham University, for my book “Small Acts of Courage”, alongside a news icon, Connie Chung, for her book: “Connie.” now.fordham.edu/university-n...
Journalists Ali Velshi and Connie Chung Honored at Fordham’s 25th Annual Sperber Prize Celebration
Fordham University honored journalists Ali Velshi and Connie Chung on Nov. 10 at its annual Sperber Prize ceremony, recognizing their enduring impact and their outspoken defense of truth and democracy...
now.fordham.edu
November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
ejmccarthy.bsky.social
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81 apnews.com/article/jimm...
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM