Tom Watson
@guitarwatson.bsky.social
Writer, consultant, @columbia, @Mets, guitar, gardener - also unreformed liberal.
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one of the great under covered stories of the Trump 2 Administration is that Trump and the Catholic Church are as openly at war with each other as I've seen the Church be over and issue that wasn't abortion in my lifetime, its reached abortion levels
New York's new archbishop: “The Catholic Church isn’t a country club. A club exists to serve its members. The Church exists to go out and serve all people. We exist to follow Jesus who fed the hungry, healed the sick, rejected hatred, and proclaimed love.”
February 7, 2026 at 12:31 AM
one of the great under covered stories of the Trump 2 Administration is that Trump and the Catholic Church are as openly at war with each other as I've seen the Church be over and issue that wasn't abortion in my lifetime, its reached abortion levels
New York's new archbishop: “The Catholic Church isn’t a country club. A club exists to serve its members. The Church exists to go out and serve all people. We exist to follow Jesus who fed the hungry, healed the sick, rejected hatred, and proclaimed love.”
February 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM
New York's new archbishop: “The Catholic Church isn’t a country club. A club exists to serve its members. The Church exists to go out and serve all people. We exist to follow Jesus who fed the hungry, healed the sick, rejected hatred, and proclaimed love.”
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so crazy to me that a woman asked trump if he has any words for epstein's victims and he said "you as a young woman should smile more." it will go nowhere bc republicans refuse to hold trump accountable, but it's still pretty crazy.
February 4, 2026 at 6:45 AM
so crazy to me that a woman asked trump if he has any words for epstein's victims and he said "you as a young woman should smile more." it will go nowhere bc republicans refuse to hold trump accountable, but it's still pretty crazy.
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I am horrified and disgusted by the lack out outrage on the part of the corporate media to the arrest of two Black independent journalists on Friday for doing journalism, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. Where are the editorials? I'm mulling. In the meantime pls read:
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Journalists must forcefully decry the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort | Press Watch
Press freedom is at stake, and news organizations need to say so
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February 2, 2026 at 5:59 PM
I am horrified and disgusted by the lack out outrage on the part of the corporate media to the arrest of two Black independent journalists on Friday for doing journalism, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort. Where are the editorials? I'm mulling. In the meantime pls read:
presswatchers.org/2026/01/jour...
presswatchers.org/2026/01/jour...
The cultural dam is breaking.
Bruce Springsteen, Billy Brag, and now NOFX
Minnesota Nazis
YouTube video by NOFX - Topic
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February 1, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The cultural dam is breaking.
Go Bruce.
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Go Bruce.
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Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 23, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
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Today I expressed my deepest concern and sympathy for a coworker I just met who is in MNPLS. He was sincerely touched and shocked that someone in AZ knew so much and cared so much about what's happening there. That makes it even more sad. They may not be aware that we're even paying attention.
January 22, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Today I expressed my deepest concern and sympathy for a coworker I just met who is in MNPLS. He was sincerely touched and shocked that someone in AZ knew so much and cared so much about what's happening there. That makes it even more sad. They may not be aware that we're even paying attention.
What's happening in Minneapolis can and may happen everywhere. Nonprofit leaders and foundations, it's time to rise up. Don't let this be just a local issue—your voice and support can make a difference. Together, we can push back.
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Philanthropy's Call To Action - Step Up For Minneapolis! #podcast #minneapolis #philanthropy
YouTube video by Uncivil Society - with Tom Watson
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January 22, 2026 at 3:22 AM
What's happening in Minneapolis can and may happen everywhere. Nonprofit leaders and foundations, it's time to rise up. Don't let this be just a local issue—your voice and support can make a difference. Together, we can push back.
youtube.com/shorts/hSW20...
youtube.com/shorts/hSW20...
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look what they’re doing to my beautiful city. this is bovino’s massive armed convoy, rolling through the Wedge, one of the nicest, friendliest residential areas in Minneapolis, doing nothing but posturing, starting fights, and then deploying chemical weapons at a park many children play in
January 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM
look what they’re doing to my beautiful city. this is bovino’s massive armed convoy, rolling through the Wedge, one of the nicest, friendliest residential areas in Minneapolis, doing nothing but posturing, starting fights, and then deploying chemical weapons at a park many children play in
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The key takeaway is clear: in the face of adversity, community solidarity and active engagement are more important than ever.
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Crisis in Minneapolis: A Community Under Siege
This episode highlights the tragic killing of community activist Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, the widespread fear among residents, and the response from local nonprofits and community leaders.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The key takeaway is clear: in the face of adversity, community solidarity and active engagement are more important than ever.
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🚨 NEW PODCAST: Saving Idealism in a Time of Extremism and Violence - My Conversation With @amidar.bsky.social, the founder of Idealist.org and a major voice in the global nonprofit sector. youtu.be/n9kIWBjrAnE
January 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
🚨 NEW PODCAST: Saving Idealism in a Time of Extremism and Violence - My Conversation With @amidar.bsky.social, the founder of Idealist.org and a major voice in the global nonprofit sector. youtu.be/n9kIWBjrAnE
NEW PODCAST: Saving Idealism in a Time of Extremism and Violence - Our Conversation With Ami Dar
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Saving Idealism in a Time of Extremism and Violence - Our Conversation With Ami Dar
YouTube video by Uncivil Society - with Tom Watson
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January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NEW PODCAST: Saving Idealism in a Time of Extremism and Violence - Our Conversation With Ami Dar
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One of the takeaways of my current book is that the ability of the federal government to exert real power in domestic settings has always been largely overblown.
They don’t have the juice or manpower for it. This is not late 1930s Germany. There is no state monopoly on media. They are wildly unpopular.
The goal here is martial law. It’s martial law. Let’s be clear about that.
January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
One of the takeaways of my current book is that the ability of the federal government to exert real power in domestic settings has always been largely overblown.
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A clanger off the rim, which describes a lot of Dokoupil's first week.
New CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil closing the broadcast from MN last night.
January 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
A clanger off the rim, which describes a lot of Dokoupil's first week.
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Here’s how to “make sense” of all this: The right is composed of evil people doing evil things who do not give a single fuck about this country, your state or your family. All they want is power and the power to crush anyone who isn’t a white man that believes in society oriented around white men.
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
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Blood and stuffies. Trump’s America.
January 8, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Blood and stuffies. Trump’s America.
Bit more than that, imo. Goldman is a prized asset on the Hill in opposition to both Johnson's weak majority and Trumpism, and in line for leadership. More than pro forma.
NEW: House Democrats' top three leaders, Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar, endorse Rep. Dan Goldman in his primary battle against former NYC comptroller Brad Lander.
This is in keeping w/ Jeffries' policy to support his incumbents.
This is in keeping w/ Jeffries' policy to support his incumbents.
January 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Bit more than that, imo. Goldman is a prized asset on the Hill in opposition to both Johnson's weak majority and Trumpism, and in line for leadership. More than pro forma.
Is Pope Leo the most important opposition leader today? Can he help restore civil society in 2026? New podcast. Please subscribe! youtube.com/watch?v=kDth...
Civil Society In 2026: Five Critical Road Signs - And One Crucial Pope!
YouTube video by Uncivil Society - with Tom Watson
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January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Is Pope Leo the most important opposition leader today? Can he help restore civil society in 2026? New podcast. Please subscribe! youtube.com/watch?v=kDth...
So the hope (plan?) is "Trump's chavista" Delcy Rodríguez will knuckle under to US control, the oil will flow, drug trade will stop, and VZ society will stabilize so that refugees return? All without further military action? This seems like a poor decision all around.
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
So the hope (plan?) is "Trump's chavista" Delcy Rodríguez will knuckle under to US control, the oil will flow, drug trade will stop, and VZ society will stabilize so that refugees return? All without further military action? This seems like a poor decision all around.
Seems to me Dems generally have the right response:
- Question the legality (illegal)
- Question actual plans for Venezuela (none past the next Big Mac)
- Question the rationale (oil, polls, whim/penis)
- Warn of a quagmire (likely)
- Hammer Maduro (criminal)
- Question the legality (illegal)
- Question actual plans for Venezuela (none past the next Big Mac)
- Question the rationale (oil, polls, whim/penis)
- Warn of a quagmire (likely)
- Hammer Maduro (criminal)
January 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Seems to me Dems generally have the right response:
- Question the legality (illegal)
- Question actual plans for Venezuela (none past the next Big Mac)
- Question the rationale (oil, polls, whim/penis)
- Warn of a quagmire (likely)
- Hammer Maduro (criminal)
- Question the legality (illegal)
- Question actual plans for Venezuela (none past the next Big Mac)
- Question the rationale (oil, polls, whim/penis)
- Warn of a quagmire (likely)
- Hammer Maduro (criminal)
'Billionaire Philanthropy' - Too Much Power Over Mission? #philanthropy #fundraising My podcast guest Steve Manzi dissects the old 80-20 rule as we talk about the growth in giant gifts to nonprofits - the the decline in actual donors. Full video on the channel! youtube.com/shorts/cfN5W...
'Billionaire Philanthropy' - Too Much Power Over Mission? #philanthropy #fundraising
YouTube video by Uncivil Society - with Tom Watson
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January 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
'Billionaire Philanthropy' - Too Much Power Over Mission? #philanthropy #fundraising My podcast guest Steve Manzi dissects the old 80-20 rule as we talk about the growth in giant gifts to nonprofits - the the decline in actual donors. Full video on the channel! youtube.com/shorts/cfN5W...
In this #UncivilSociety episode, Tom Watson and Steve Manzi discuss the state of civil society as they look ahead to 2026. They explore the impact of billionaire philanthropy, challenges facing the nonprofit sector, and the importance of treating employees well. youtu.be/vhl3JkD8cLo?...
Dangerous Times and Funding Threats: Navigating Civil Society in 2026
YouTube video by Uncivil Society - with Tom Watson
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December 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In this #UncivilSociety episode, Tom Watson and Steve Manzi discuss the state of civil society as they look ahead to 2026. They explore the impact of billionaire philanthropy, challenges facing the nonprofit sector, and the importance of treating employees well. youtu.be/vhl3JkD8cLo?...
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As a big fan of @charlotteclymer.bsky.social and @zachwahls.bsky.social, this made me happy. We Can Win the Senate With This Democrat open.substack.com/pub/charlott...
We Can Win the Senate With This Democrat
I have never been more confident.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As a big fan of @charlotteclymer.bsky.social and @zachwahls.bsky.social, this made me happy. We Can Win the Senate With This Democrat open.substack.com/pub/charlott...