John Hardy
@johnhardy.bsky.social
Liberal. Democrat. Tall. Celt. Husband. Wonk. On-My-Way-To-Oaktown! French Harp. Cancer/Cancer, now in remission! Passion. East Bay. Change. Show Up.
Just wacky, the midwinter orchid riot.
January 18, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Just wacky, the midwinter orchid riot.
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Let me tell y'all about guys like Newsom, because we learned the hard way in Dallas.
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
Ben Shapiro: "Israel did not commit a genocide in Gaza"
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Let me tell y'all about guys like Newsom, because we learned the hard way in Dallas.
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
Eric Johnson was a respected Democratic state rep when he was elected mayor in 2019. This made sense, as Dallas is deep blue. Johnson's tenure began normally.
But then he started hanging out with Republicans. 🧵
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Republicans insisting the Clintons testify about what’s in the Epstein Files instead of just releasing the Epstein Files is peak idiocy.
January 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Republicans insisting the Clintons testify about what’s in the Epstein Files instead of just releasing the Epstein Files is peak idiocy.
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It’s almost a month since the Dec 19th deadline and millions of Epstein files still have not been released. Everything is important and needs attention, but the Epstein docs are what Trump is desperately trying to bury, sometimes using all of the other horrible stuff to do it.
January 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM
It’s almost a month since the Dec 19th deadline and millions of Epstein files still have not been released. Everything is important and needs attention, but the Epstein docs are what Trump is desperately trying to bury, sometimes using all of the other horrible stuff to do it.
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Is there a bureau of exactly how much everyone should care about each thing and does the Atlantic run it and how does it measure that care and who exactly is the left anyway, and here we are in the US of A where the right regards human rights violations unto death with grisly enthusiasm, hello?
As the Islamic Republic massacres protesters, exiles are dismayed by the lack of sympathy from the American left, @galbeckerman.bsky.social reports. He spoke with the Iranians who feel “betrayed” by their peers:
The Silence of the Left on Iran
As the Islamic Republic massacres protesters, exiles are dismayed by the lack of sympathy from the American left.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Is there a bureau of exactly how much everyone should care about each thing and does the Atlantic run it and how does it measure that care and who exactly is the left anyway, and here we are in the US of A where the right regards human rights violations unto death with grisly enthusiasm, hello?
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No federal judge has the power or authority to make DOJ comply with the mandatory provisions of the Epstein Act, says Pam Bondi. It's unenforceable and meaningless. Essentially, DOJ is a lawless if not criminal enterprise, not a law enforcement agency, at this point.
January 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
No federal judge has the power or authority to make DOJ comply with the mandatory provisions of the Epstein Act, says Pam Bondi. It's unenforceable and meaningless. Essentially, DOJ is a lawless if not criminal enterprise, not a law enforcement agency, at this point.
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Want modernity? Vote Dem.
The Virginia legislature today passed four constitutional amendments, all by day 3 of 2026 session:
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
—protect abortion rights
—repeal the same-sex marriage ban
—allow mid-decade redistricting
—greatly expand voting rights restoration.
These will all go to 2026 referendums.
January 17, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Want modernity? Vote Dem.
Little Goebbels on Hannity beating drums for annexation of Greenland…
January 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Little Goebbels on Hannity beating drums for annexation of Greenland…
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Trump has the power to remake 'conservatism' into anything he chooses, out of negative partisan grievance & resentment. He could trick the majority of R's into supporting universal healthcare, to shame D's for having failed to secure that. But no he has decided to make them want to invade Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Trump has the power to remake 'conservatism' into anything he chooses, out of negative partisan grievance & resentment. He could trick the majority of R's into supporting universal healthcare, to shame D's for having failed to secure that. But no he has decided to make them want to invade Greenland.
EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN!!!!’
January 17, 2026 at 1:22 AM
EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN!!!!’
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Huge win here by @aclu.org. Similar to a court order we and our partners obtained recently in Chicago in a similar case.
It's important not just because of the order itself, but because it creates a forum for accountability for federal officers who violate it who can now be held in contempt.
It's important not just because of the order itself, but because it creates a forum for accountability for federal officers who violate it who can now be held in contempt.
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Huge win here by @aclu.org. Similar to a court order we and our partners obtained recently in Chicago in a similar case.
It's important not just because of the order itself, but because it creates a forum for accountability for federal officers who violate it who can now be held in contempt.
It's important not just because of the order itself, but because it creates a forum for accountability for federal officers who violate it who can now be held in contempt.
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BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 17, 2026 at 1:02 AM
BREAKING: Judge enters TRO blocking feds from interfering with or arresting peaceful protesters in Minnesota. Judge Kate Menendez, Biden appointee. Order: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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DOJ is out of control. The crime of impeding federal agents requires physical force. Speaking out against the way ICE is being deployed is not a crime.
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trum...
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
DOJ is out of control. The crime of impeding federal agents requires physical force. Speaking out against the way ICE is being deployed is not a crime.
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
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Wow, they really are tracking down the most hardened criminals in America, even the bloodthirsty monsters who work at ... toy stores?
DHS employees entered our store this afternoon and served us a Notice of Inspection, demanding copies of I9 forms for each employee.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
January 17, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Wow, they really are tracking down the most hardened criminals in America, even the bloodthirsty monsters who work at ... toy stores?
Six years ago, on this date, the Trump Impeachment proceeded to the US Senate…
January 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Six years ago, on this date, the Trump Impeachment proceeded to the US Senate…
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**whispers** "The Epstein files still haven't been released."
January 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM
**whispers** "The Epstein files still haven't been released."
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Look Austin already has Elon Musk, techbros aplety, Joe Rogan, 6000 condo complexes and interstate traffic that hasn't moved since 2005, what did we do to deserve this as well? Don't answer that.
this is a rollicking great read
it's a story of a bunch of tenured idealists who believed that they were building a university dedicated to free speech and free inquiry, but then lost control of their project to... the right-wing megadonors who funded the university
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
it's a story of a bunch of tenured idealists who believed that they were building a university dedicated to free speech and free inquiry, but then lost control of their project to... the right-wing megadonors who funded the university
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
They Wanted a University Without Cancel Culture. Then Dissenters Were Ousted.
Inside the civil war at the anti-woke university backed by Bari Weiss.
www.politico.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Look Austin already has Elon Musk, techbros aplety, Joe Rogan, 6000 condo complexes and interstate traffic that hasn't moved since 2005, what did we do to deserve this as well? Don't answer that.
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Reporters need to ask Trump at every press availability why he's breaking the law and covering up child rape by not releasing the Epstein files.
January 16, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Reporters need to ask Trump at every press availability why he's breaking the law and covering up child rape by not releasing the Epstein files.
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welcome to the news, where we let people tell lies for literally no reason
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
welcome to the news, where we let people tell lies for literally no reason
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Yes. ICE service is being sold to disaffected MAGA goons as an opportunity to wage a campaign of cleansing, restorative violence against Americans as an act of patriotic national service. And most normies now see that this isn't anything akin to real law enforcement.
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
January 16, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Yes. ICE service is being sold to disaffected MAGA goons as an opportunity to wage a campaign of cleansing, restorative violence against Americans as an act of patriotic national service. And most normies now see that this isn't anything akin to real law enforcement.
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
newrepublic.com/article/2052...
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Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Grinning like a 5-year old getting his participation trophy at the post-season T-ball pizza party.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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