Josh
@jgraessley.bsky.social
Incredible book from an incredible human being. “When you take a risk, you have to trust that someone will come to your aid; and when it’s your turn, you will help someone else.”
Maria Ressa's 'How to Stand Up to a Dictator' is a memoir and manifesto
In 2013, Ressa laid out her forward-looking vision for the future of public service journalism to me. Her book traces a humbling, harrowing journey from social media advocate to democracy defender.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Incredible book from an incredible human being. “When you take a risk, you have to trust that someone will come to your aid; and when it’s your turn, you will help someone else.”
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Thank you Mark Kelly for continuing to speak up.
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Thank you Mark Kelly for continuing to speak up.
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We will owe a deep moral debt, to be paid over generations, for the horrors this regime has inflicted.
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We will owe a deep moral debt, to be paid over generations, for the horrors this regime has inflicted.
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Rep. Jason Crow: “Karoline Leavitt is outright lying. Actually, what she said from the podium is that there was an encouragement of disobeying lawful orders. We actually said the exact opposite.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Rep. Jason Crow: “Karoline Leavitt is outright lying. Actually, what she said from the podium is that there was an encouragement of disobeying lawful orders. We actually said the exact opposite.”
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Why are billionaires buying up media outlets?
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
A toxic combo: Trump, Billionaires, and the Media
What to do about it
robertreich.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Why are billionaires buying up media outlets?
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
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I’m ready to come back on active duty to defend @captmarkkelly.bsky.social as an Army JAG. I’ve got a pretty good win record…. See you in court.
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I’m ready to come back on active duty to defend @captmarkkelly.bsky.social as an Army JAG. I’ve got a pretty good win record…. See you in court.
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Trump and his Administration are targeting me because I said something they didn’t like — but here’s the thing: I won’t be intimidated into silence. I’ve overcome challenges a lot tougher than Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth.
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Trump and his Administration are targeting me because I said something they didn’t like — but here’s the thing: I won’t be intimidated into silence. I’ve overcome challenges a lot tougher than Donald Trump or Pete Hegseth.
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We must not be silenced. Thank you Mark Kelly for continuing to use your voice. It’s an honor to stand with you.
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We must not be silenced. Thank you Mark Kelly for continuing to use your voice. It’s an honor to stand with you.
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The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the chemical industry.
This is why you always follow the money.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/17/a...
This is why you always follow the money.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/17/a...
The EPA has approved two new pesticides with "forever chemicals" that will be used on food.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
The agency has also announced plans for four additional approvals.
The approved pesticides will be used on vegetables such as romaine lettuce, broccoli and potatoes.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The moves come after a $60 million lobbying blitz from the chemical industry.
This is why you always follow the money.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/17/a...
This is why you always follow the money.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/17/a...
Please fire @schumer.senate.gov. I’m sick of having to choose between surrender monkeys and fascists. M
November 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Please fire @schumer.senate.gov. I’m sick of having to choose between surrender monkeys and fascists. M
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A president who at least pretends to feel the pain, occasionally, of only the people who voted for him. What could possibly go wrong?
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
Trump Isn’t Easing the Shutdown Pain—He’s Inflicting It
Mike Johnson says the president is protecting Americans from the shutdown. That’s completely wrong.
www.thebulwark.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A president who at least pretends to feel the pain, occasionally, of only the people who voted for him. What could possibly go wrong?
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-isnt...
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Can someone please ask him how the GOP changed the 60 vote threshold twice in the last two months to approve 150+ trump appointees in one go? Cuz they are in charge and can change the rules to open the government. And they know it. They WANT the shutdown.
Mike Johnson: "Democrats are required to open the government. They keep saying, 'Republicans are in charge of government.' We aren't!"
October 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Can someone please ask him how the GOP changed the 60 vote threshold twice in the last two months to approve 150+ trump appointees in one go? Cuz they are in charge and can change the rules to open the government. And they know it. They WANT the shutdown.
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If you think Trump can’t misuse the nuclear codes because "people would stop him" well those same people just watched him bulldoze a wing of the White House.
October 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you think Trump can’t misuse the nuclear codes because "people would stop him" well those same people just watched him bulldoze a wing of the White House.
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Wow!
More than 100 former top Justice Dept officials, including dozens of former prosecutors, file court brief opposing James Comey's prosecution:
"not the judgment of an impartial prosecutor, but rather an expression of retributive animus by the President"
washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/over-on...
"not the judgment of an impartial prosecutor, but rather an expression of retributive animus by the President"
washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/over-on...
October 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Wow!
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What to know about your rights as feds head to Bay Area www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/22/w...
What to know about your rights as feds head to Bay Area
What to say to ICE agents at home, at work and on the street. How to find a lawyer and someone who's been detained.
www.berkeleyside.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
What to know about your rights as feds head to Bay Area www.berkeleyside.org/2025/10/22/w...
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Breaking: Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor for 22 hours and 37 minutes to denounce Trump and his agenda.
It's the fourth longest floor speech in U.S. Senate history.
It's the fourth longest floor speech in U.S. Senate history.
Sen. Jeff Merkley has been speaking on the Senate floor since 6:20pm last night — protesting Trump and warning that "tyranny has arrived."
"Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for masked federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color … Not in a free America."
"Trump is shredding our Constitution. Is it okay for masked federal agents to arrest people off the street because of their skin color … Not in a free America."
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Breaking: Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor for 22 hours and 37 minutes to denounce Trump and his agenda.
It's the fourth longest floor speech in U.S. Senate history.
It's the fourth longest floor speech in U.S. Senate history.
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Trump says cattle ranchers don’t understand the cattle industry as well as him.
October 22, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Trump says cattle ranchers don’t understand the cattle industry as well as him.
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“Separation of Church and Hate”
John Fugelsang - “Separation of Church and Hate” | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
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October 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
“Separation of Church and Hate”
Embrace and spread joy as a form of resistance. When confronting chaos, be kind, and don’t forget to have fun. It will drive the opposition nuts and leave you and those around you better off.
Trump And MAGA Have Lost The Plot
Americans are no longer buying the fear-mongering and lies the right is selling
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Embrace and spread joy as a form of resistance. When confronting chaos, be kind, and don’t forget to have fun. It will drive the opposition nuts and leave you and those around you better off.
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The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.