Eric Alterman
@ericalterman.bsky.social
the man, the legend....
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I'm sure FIRE will be all over this.
Harvard has removed a resident dean -- a Black lecturer in psychology -- for writing posts critical of Trump and law enforcement
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...
Dunster House Resident Dean Gregory Davis Removed After Resurfaced Social Media Posts | News | The Harvard Crimson
Gregory K. Davis was removed from his post as Dunster House resident dean effective immediately, according to a message circulated to House affiliates Monday morning.
www.thecrimson.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I'm sure FIRE will be all over this.
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“for this is a war which we all wage, this time, not for our German people alone, it is a war for all of Europe and with it, in the long run, for all of mankind.” - Adolf Hitler, 1942
January 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
“for this is a war which we all wage, this time, not for our German people alone, it is a war for all of Europe and with it, in the long run, for all of mankind.” - Adolf Hitler, 1942
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What if the president understood literally anything
Trumpian imperialism in action: kidnap the head of the regime, leaving the rest of it in place so as to access the oil reserves for the US companies. Then realize the oil is actually quite expensive to extract, so go ahead and SUBSIDIZE the oil companies. Perfect.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Trump discussed the path forward in Venezuela, including when there will be elections, the opportunities for oil companies and Congress' role.
www.nbcnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
What if the president understood literally anything
Sorry, Israel. Not everything's about you...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Sorry, Israel. Not everything's about you...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
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Twitter is owned by a fascist, Facebook and the Washington Post have gone MAGA, and now CBS News is about to be turned into far-right state TV. Here’s why America has a liberal media bias problem.
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Twitter is owned by a fascist, Facebook and the Washington Post have gone MAGA, and now CBS News is about to be turned into far-right state TV. Here’s why America has a liberal media bias problem.
I think Israel is getting ready to invade New York (with Trump's approval)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I think Israel is getting ready to invade New York (with Trump's approval)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/w...
Our future?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
‘It has become difficult to live’: Hungarian writers bemoan country’s hostile environment
Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party lines
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Our future?
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Happy "Greetings from Asbury Park" Day to all who celebrate
January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Happy "Greetings from Asbury Park" Day to all who celebrate
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The Fuhrer’s comments about Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland offer a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of the Rhineland.
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Fuhrer’s comments about Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland offer a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of the Rhineland.
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I suppose Maduro, after he stole the last election, could have been characterized as "emboldened" rather than "criminal."
And maybe Jack Smith should have charged Tr-mp with "boldness" on January 6th instead of a crime.
Indeed, we're living in insane times. The world has lost it's mind.
And maybe Jack Smith should have charged Tr-mp with "boldness" on January 6th instead of a crime.
Indeed, we're living in insane times. The world has lost it's mind.
January 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM
I suppose Maduro, after he stole the last election, could have been characterized as "emboldened" rather than "criminal."
And maybe Jack Smith should have charged Tr-mp with "boldness" on January 6th instead of a crime.
Indeed, we're living in insane times. The world has lost it's mind.
And maybe Jack Smith should have charged Tr-mp with "boldness" on January 6th instead of a crime.
Indeed, we're living in insane times. The world has lost it's mind.
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The truest sentence you’ll read today.
January 5, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The truest sentence you’ll read today.
1) Recent movies in order of how much I liked them.
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sentimental Value
It Was Just an Accident
Nouvelle Vague
Is This Thing On
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
No Other Choice
Eternity
Blue Moon
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
The Secret Agent
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sentimental Value
It Was Just an Accident
Nouvelle Vague
Is This Thing On
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
No Other Choice
Eternity
Blue Moon
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
The Secret Agent
January 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
1) Recent movies in order of how much I liked them.
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sentimental Value
It Was Just an Accident
Nouvelle Vague
Is This Thing On
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
No Other Choice
Eternity
Blue Moon
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
The Secret Agent
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sentimental Value
It Was Just an Accident
Nouvelle Vague
Is This Thing On
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
No Other Choice
Eternity
Blue Moon
Jay Kelly
Marty Supreme
The Secret Agent
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That Trump publicly implied that the last Democratic VP Nominee had a fellow Democrat assassinated will not be front page news because press has decided Trump's dementia and insanity are not newsworthy
January 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
That Trump publicly implied that the last Democratic VP Nominee had a fellow Democrat assassinated will not be front page news because press has decided Trump's dementia and insanity are not newsworthy
What's funny about this is that the ADL and the AJC and the president's conference are always complaining to BDS types: "Why are you singling out Israel?" Now they demand that Mamdani singles out Israel (and the Times plays along).
Mamdani rescinded every executive order issued by Eric Adams after Adams's indictment, but still the "New York Times" is focusing exclusively on two of those orders that had to do with Israel.
There is someone singling out Israel here. And it isn't Zohran Mamdani.
There is someone singling out Israel here. And it isn't Zohran Mamdani.
January 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
What's funny about this is that the ADL and the AJC and the president's conference are always complaining to BDS types: "Why are you singling out Israel?" Now they demand that Mamdani singles out Israel (and the Times plays along).
Hitler always answered his cell phone too
This is SO revealing about the "access journalism" media thinks. And it's not good - at all. bluevirginia.us/2026/01/sund... h/t @larryglickman.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Hitler always answered his cell phone too
Tease!
January 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tease!
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Mark Warner with a great statement on Venezuela and Trump's violation of the rule of law.
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Mark Warner with a great statement on Venezuela and Trump's violation of the rule of law.
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2) Movies: I liked much better than I expected to:
It Was Just an Accident
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
Eternity
Movies I liked but expected to like:
No Other Choice
Marty Supreme
Is This Thing On
Jay Kelly
Movies I expected not to like and did not like:
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
Eternity
Movies I liked but expected to like:
No Other Choice
Marty Supreme
Is This Thing On
Jay Kelly
Movies I expected not to like and did not like:
Hamnet
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
2) Movies: I liked much better than I expected to:
It Was Just an Accident
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
Eternity
Movies I liked but expected to like:
No Other Choice
Marty Supreme
Is This Thing On
Jay Kelly
Movies I expected not to like and did not like:
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
The Housemaid
Song Sung Blue
Eternity
Movies I liked but expected to like:
No Other Choice
Marty Supreme
Is This Thing On
Jay Kelly
Movies I expected not to like and did not like:
Hamnet
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1) I go to a lot of movies:
Recent movies I have seen in actual movie theaters and my reaction relative to my expectations:
Movies I expected to like much better than I did:
The Secret Agent
Resurrection
Mother, Father, Sister Brother
Recent movies I have seen in actual movie theaters and my reaction relative to my expectations:
Movies I expected to like much better than I did:
The Secret Agent
Resurrection
Mother, Father, Sister Brother
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
1) I go to a lot of movies:
Recent movies I have seen in actual movie theaters and my reaction relative to my expectations:
Movies I expected to like much better than I did:
The Secret Agent
Resurrection
Mother, Father, Sister Brother
Recent movies I have seen in actual movie theaters and my reaction relative to my expectations:
Movies I expected to like much better than I did:
The Secret Agent
Resurrection
Mother, Father, Sister Brother
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CBS News Exclusive | Did Nicolas Maduro fund the pro-Palestinian protests of 2023 and 2024? Bill Ackman and Miriam Adelson have their suspicions.
January 4, 2026 at 12:32 AM
CBS News Exclusive | Did Nicolas Maduro fund the pro-Palestinian protests of 2023 and 2024? Bill Ackman and Miriam Adelson have their suspicions.
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Let's first put together a commission to issue a study of a report and then we can convene a task force to devise recommendations to consider... I believe it's 2029 now, whew
Asked if he supports Congress using its power of the purse to hold Trump accountable for Venezuela, Chuck Schumer replies: "Let's first get the facts."
January 4, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Let's first put together a commission to issue a study of a report and then we can convene a task force to devise recommendations to consider... I believe it's 2029 now, whew
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NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Private jets and ‘Bari pitches’: Inside Weiss’ chaotic CBS Evening News reboot
EXCLUSIVE: The new CBS News editor-in-chief has chartered private flights for her armed security detail, made last-minute logistical changes and fired off ‘Bari Pitches.’ Weiss is once again accused o...
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 12:51 AM
NEW from me:
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Currently on tap for Tony Dokoupil on his first day as CBS Evening News anchor -- taking a private plane to Miami to so he can go jet skiing with DJ Khaled and play soccer with David Beckham.
Take that, elites!
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Whether it's Donald Trump demanding oil from Venezuela or Barack Obama demanding dijon mustard from a hot dog vendor, both presidents made some highly unorthodox requests.
January 4, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Whether it's Donald Trump demanding oil from Venezuela or Barack Obama demanding dijon mustard from a hot dog vendor, both presidents made some highly unorthodox requests.
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NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
NYT gonna NYT: "Both Mr. Mamdani and Mr. Maduro identify as socialists, though they have no relationship.” — would be funny if they did this every time you write about two capitalists.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/w...