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Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
“… The @nytimes.com editorial board has complied a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion, with help from scholars… The sobering reality is that the U.S. has regressed… on all 12.”
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“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
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“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
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The Epstein emails are a “skeleton key” for understanding a culture “in which the wealthy and powerful appear not as master operators but as bumbling sycophants, eager to cozy up to influence no matter how villainous or depraved,” @cwarzel.bsky.social argues.
The Dumb Truth at the Heart of the Epstein Scandal
When QAnon meets Veep
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Epstein emails are a “skeleton key” for understanding a culture “in which the wealthy and powerful appear not as master operators but as bumbling sycophants, eager to cozy up to influence no matter how villainous or depraved,” @cwarzel.bsky.social argues.
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"Right now, ICE is acting like instilling fear is it's goal. But fear doesn’t make for good policing."
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I was a police chief in seven cities. Here’s how ICE undermines local law enforcement.
A career cop on why Trump’s strong-arm tactics are destined to backfire.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Right now, ICE is acting like instilling fear is it's goal. But fear doesn’t make for good policing."
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If leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, veterans like Rep. Jamie Raskin, and young faces such as Rep. Maxwell Frost are the future of a new generation of Democrats, democracy might just stand a chance.
Undaunted
Rep. Robert Garcia shows Democrats how to fight MAGA
contrarian.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
If leaders like Rep. Robert Garcia, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, veterans like Rep. Jamie Raskin, and young faces such as Rep. Maxwell Frost are the future of a new generation of Democrats, democracy might just stand a chance.
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Dread is creeping into the White House as the Epstein story returns during the weakest moment of Trump’s second term, @JonLemire.bsky.social reports.
Epstein Returns at the Worst Time for Trump
The president is desperate to make the questions go away, but there is no sign they will.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Dread is creeping into the White House as the Epstein story returns during the weakest moment of Trump’s second term, @JonLemire.bsky.social reports.
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The guy who said he could stand in the middle of 5th Ave. and shoot someone and still get elected—
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
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sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The guy who said he could stand in the middle of 5th Ave. and shoot someone and still get elected—
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
1/2
sure looks like he was right about that.
So, it makes sense that people are cynical about whether releasing the Epstein files will change anything… or bring any real accountability.
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Trump's pardon of allies who helped him try to subvert the 2020 election is important. It's a permission slip--no, it's an encouragement, even an order--to allies to be ready to try to subvert the elections in 2026, and 2028.
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Trump pardons top allies who aided bid to subvert the 2020 election
Pardon recipients include Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, John Eastman and dozens more.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Trump's pardon of allies who helped him try to subvert the 2020 election is important. It's a permission slip--no, it's an encouragement, even an order--to allies to be ready to try to subvert the elections in 2026, and 2028.
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In recent years, lots of churches (esp rural ones) saved money by moving clergy, etc off of traditional group health insurance to the ACA exchanges.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In recent years, lots of churches (esp rural ones) saved money by moving clergy, etc off of traditional group health insurance to the ACA exchanges.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
This controlled budgets.
Now, they are getting slammed w/ increases and may be forced to close.
Because....GOP. The guys they voted for.
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Hey MAGA: why would Ghislane Maxwell be receiving “concierge style treatment?”
WHY?
WHY?
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Hey MAGA: why would Ghislane Maxwell be receiving “concierge style treatment?”
WHY?
WHY?
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion | Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America?
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November 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
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#ImNotEasilyTrickedExceptWhen candy's involved.
I thought I'd scored big with these huge candy corn,
but they taste awful...
I thought I'd scored big with these huge candy corn,
but they taste awful...
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#ImNotEasilyTrickedExceptWhen candy's involved.
I thought I'd scored big with these huge candy corn,
but they taste awful...
I thought I'd scored big with these huge candy corn,
but they taste awful...
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Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
“… The @nytimes.com editorial board has complied a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion, with help from scholars… The sobering reality is that the U.S. has regressed… on all 12.”
Gift link:
“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link:
“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“… The @nytimes.com editorial board has complied a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion, with help from scholars… The sobering reality is that the U.S. has regressed… on all 12.”
Gift link:
“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link:
“Are We Losing Our Democracy?”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
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“Put simply, if MAGA lawmakers are not moved by their oaths of office or the health and security of the American people, perhaps the prospect of a blue wave in 2026 will jolt them from their slumber,” writes Jen Rubin in her latest.
It is So ‘Disconcerting’ that We Have No Congress
Republicans refuse to do their jobs
contrarian.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
“Put simply, if MAGA lawmakers are not moved by their oaths of office or the health and security of the American people, perhaps the prospect of a blue wave in 2026 will jolt them from their slumber,” writes Jen Rubin in her latest.
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Controlling people actually believe this.
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Controlling people actually believe this.
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ICYMI: Check out the latest episode of "It's a Man's World: The Genesis 3:16 Effect," featuring special guest Judge Tim Fall.
October 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
ICYMI: Check out the latest episode of "It's a Man's World: The Genesis 3:16 Effect," featuring special guest Judge Tim Fall.
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"After his release, the 79 year old U.S. citizen was treated at a local hospital for multiple broken ribs, a dislocated elbow..."
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September 29, 2025 at 9:07 PM
"After his release, the 79 year old U.S. citizen was treated at a local hospital for multiple broken ribs, a dislocated elbow..."
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Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
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The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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Here's a sample piece of "journalism" from one of the "news" outlets that signed the DoD rules. Welcome to the new press corps.
October 23, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Here's a sample piece of "journalism" from one of the "news" outlets that signed the DoD rules. Welcome to the new press corps.
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NEW: "There’s a line between enforcing the law without fear or favor, and unleashing cops in a way that’s sure to alienate the public."
I ran the National Sheriffs’ Association. ICE’s tactics make our jobs harder.
Deploying masked goon squads shreds trust between local police and the community.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
NEW: "There’s a line between enforcing the law without fear or favor, and unleashing cops in a way that’s sure to alienate the public."
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A Southern Baptist pastor who lied to the FBI and falsified evidence in a sexual abuse probe has been returned to leadership in a prominent Southern Baptist church. The message it sends: Sexual abuse coverup? No big deal.
My latest: christabrown.substack.com/p/matt-queen...
#ThisistheSBC
My latest: christabrown.substack.com/p/matt-queen...
#ThisistheSBC
Matt Queen's Return to the Pastorate Sends a Message: Sexual Abuse Coverup? No Big Deal
In October 2024, Matt Queen pled guilty to lying to the FBI in a sexual abuse investigation, and now, just a year later, Queen has been hired as a staff pastor at a prominent Southern Baptist church.
christabrown.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A Southern Baptist pastor who lied to the FBI and falsified evidence in a sexual abuse probe has been returned to leadership in a prominent Southern Baptist church. The message it sends: Sexual abuse coverup? No big deal.
My latest: christabrown.substack.com/p/matt-queen...
#ThisistheSBC
My latest: christabrown.substack.com/p/matt-queen...
#ThisistheSBC