Jesse Hicks
@jessehixxx.bsky.social
Roving writer and editor in The New Republic, The Verge, Vice, Atlas Obscura, Men's Health, Politico, Harper's, etc.
brother, I have seen some things
brother, I have seen some things
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Jesse Hicks
@jessehixxx.bsky.social
· Feb 3
My mentions are filled with people insisting Senate Democrats are powerless.
They’re not. They can throw up roadblocks by denying unanimous consent, forcing quorum calls, using holds and filibusters, etc
It’s so easy to figure out even a dimwit like Tuberville managed to pull it off.
They’re not. They can throw up roadblocks by denying unanimous consent, forcing quorum calls, using holds and filibusters, etc
It’s so easy to figure out even a dimwit like Tuberville managed to pull it off.
This is a thread collecting various experts' advice about what congressional and state-level Democrats should be doing RIGHT NOW.
They are not helpless.
They are not helpless.
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If you haven't read through @mugrimm.bsky.social's thread of the wild AF stuff from the Bush years, read it. Trump didnt come out of nowhere.
A lobbyist named Jack Abramoff is caught in one of the largest bribery scandals ever.
Virtually nothing happens to any of the people named. His idea of dressing himself so no one catches onto him was to dress like this:
Virtually nothing happens to any of the people named. His idea of dressing himself so no one catches onto him was to dress like this:
November 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
If you haven't read through @mugrimm.bsky.social's thread of the wild AF stuff from the Bush years, read it. Trump didnt come out of nowhere.
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WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
BREAKING: In AAUP et al v. Trump (wall-to-wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of TItle VI to reshape the University of California system), the faculty and staff of the UC system WON!!!
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
We were granted our preliminary injunction! @aaup.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WE WON. I am *begging* you to take note of who did this. *Not* UCLA admin—they’re still scuttling around behind closed doors, attempting to appease—but FACULTY AND STAFF, led by AAUP.
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“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
"They tried to shut me up by deporting me."
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
Dozens Of Women Allege Unwanted Surgeries And Medical Abuse In ICE Custody
More women are coming forward to say they were pressured to have reproductive surgeries they did not want or understand, offering a glimpse into alleged medical abuses at an ICE detention center.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
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The political betting thing in particular makes me so mad.
I don't know how many professional political people are trying to move conversations in certain directions so they can make bank but it is not a small amount. Those people are scum.
I don't know how many professional political people are trying to move conversations in certain directions so they can make bank but it is not a small amount. Those people are scum.
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The political betting thing in particular makes me so mad.
I don't know how many professional political people are trying to move conversations in certain directions so they can make bank but it is not a small amount. Those people are scum.
I don't know how many professional political people are trying to move conversations in certain directions so they can make bank but it is not a small amount. Those people are scum.
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I wrote about the supposed conservative "civil war" over antisemitism as more of a lovers' spat for @liberalcurrents.
The Heritage Foundation, Groypers, and the Narcissism of Small Differences
Fuentes is the fly born of Heritage’s maggot.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I wrote about the supposed conservative "civil war" over antisemitism as more of a lovers' spat for @liberalcurrents.
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NEW: The backlash to Trump has been coming in big waves. Dems' sweep in last week’s elections. The 7 million people who turned out for “No Kings” protests.
But it's been fueling something else all year: a surge in young progressives signing up to run for office.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
But it's been fueling something else all year: a surge in young progressives signing up to run for office.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
The Trump Backlash That's Flying Under The Radar
In the past year, nearly 75,000 people have signed up to run for local and state office through Run for Something. And its candidates are winning.
www.huffpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NEW: The backlash to Trump has been coming in big waves. Dems' sweep in last week’s elections. The 7 million people who turned out for “No Kings” protests.
But it's been fueling something else all year: a surge in young progressives signing up to run for office.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
But it's been fueling something else all year: a surge in young progressives signing up to run for office.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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right?
Uh. I don't think that Nuzzi piece is "ironic" guys
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
right?
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“Was it your brain?” should be the follow up question to every Trump statement.
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
“Was it your brain?” should be the follow up question to every Trump statement.
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This is a straightforward Republican attack line, what the fuck is he doing
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This is a straightforward Republican attack line, what the fuck is he doing
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No justice, no peace is a fact, not a threat.
Something the US needs to accept too is that without a large-scale correction imposing consequences on a large number of people, the crisis of governance here will continue indefinitely
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
No justice, no peace is a fact, not a threat.
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He’s never going to be president, thx
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 AM
He’s never going to be president, thx
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Using asbestos as a metaphor for the current industry-driven AI push is genius.
Love to see community action against this AI nonsense! neighborhoodview.org/2025/11/13/d...
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Using asbestos as a metaphor for the current industry-driven AI push is genius.
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Temu Joan Didion
you can’t be putting this in the paper (gift link but i do not recommend you use it www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/s...)
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Temu Joan Didion
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Why are they still trafficking in this bullshit
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Why are they still trafficking in this bullshit
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Mis/disinformation is one of the censor’s most powerful weapons in their war against free speech
Some undeniable truth about misinformation coverage, from @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social: www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Mis/disinformation is one of the censor’s most powerful weapons in their war against free speech
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Shame needs to make a roaring comeback. Not just shame, but "you have dishonored me/my family/my little dog" posturing followed by aggressive immediate teeth-inna-gutter consequences.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Shame needs to make a roaring comeback. Not just shame, but "you have dishonored me/my family/my little dog" posturing followed by aggressive immediate teeth-inna-gutter consequences.
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This is also an indication of how badly we need trauma informed care. It's like we've created widespread arrested development where people don't have to process their emotions, they can just distract themselves or get a chat bot to confirm their worst ideas.
No processing, just delusions.
No processing, just delusions.
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This is also an indication of how badly we need trauma informed care. It's like we've created widespread arrested development where people don't have to process their emotions, they can just distract themselves or get a chat bot to confirm their worst ideas.
No processing, just delusions.
No processing, just delusions.
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Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Wild graphic on front page of WSJ.
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'Instead of “How are our attitudes being reflected in TV and film?” I think the better question is “How is pop culture attempting to shape and mold attitudes?”' -- @ninametz.bsky.social
The hollowness of Hollywood’s rich people stories
TV and film of the moment aren't going to galvanize anyone. But stories closer to home just might.
buttondown.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
'Instead of “How are our attitudes being reflected in TV and film?” I think the better question is “How is pop culture attempting to shape and mold attitudes?”' -- @ninametz.bsky.social
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Ruba has raised about $150/400 for this if you can help get her all the way there
Ruba has had a series of dental surgeries and needs one more- she has been in so much pain 💔
Help Ruba
Welcome I am Roba from Gaza, 22 years old.I will write to you my story that began on October 7 until these days We spent these days suffering a lot, and this suffering still continues.In these days, I...
chuffed.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Ruba has raised about $150/400 for this if you can help get her all the way there
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Yep. At a certain level, journalism is more or less bifurcated between people who constantly exist on the precipice of professional oblivion and those who enjoy total impunity.
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yep. At a certain level, journalism is more or less bifurcated between people who constantly exist on the precipice of professional oblivion and those who enjoy total impunity.
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my new theory is that Jeffrey Epstein read Lolita, actually understood it, and killed himself.
did not have Harvard English professor Elisa New emailing Jeffrey Epstein about Lolita on my 2025 bingo card
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
my new theory is that Jeffrey Epstein read Lolita, actually understood it, and killed himself.
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I'm proud to endorse the “MOP UP Michigan” and “Invest in MI Kids" ballot initiatives—because it shouldn’t be this hard.
“Regulated” monopolies shouldn’t be able to pick their regulators. And our kids deserve better schools.
“Regulated” monopolies shouldn’t be able to pick their regulators. And our kids deserve better schools.
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I'm proud to endorse the “MOP UP Michigan” and “Invest in MI Kids" ballot initiatives—because it shouldn’t be this hard.
“Regulated” monopolies shouldn’t be able to pick their regulators. And our kids deserve better schools.
“Regulated” monopolies shouldn’t be able to pick their regulators. And our kids deserve better schools.
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I checked back on this and he ended up going 11 hours and raised $65,000
So the streamer Ludwig recently found out that one of his earliest regular viewers, who was trans, passed away and tonight he's doing a charity stream for the Trevor Project. So far he's raised over $46,000 in about 5 hours. www.twitch.tv/ludwig
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I checked back on this and he ended up going 11 hours and raised $65,000
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Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
November 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you located in the DC-Baltimore-Philadelphia-New York corridor?
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!
Have you always wanted to have your very own 11 foot long papier-mâché hammerhead shark?
Now available for free!
Perfect for museums, community centers, or your living room!
Save this lovely creature from imminent destruction!