Keith Chu
@keithchu.bsky.social
Comms for Sen. Wyden of Oregon but takes are my own. Guinea pig friend, kid dad, soccer enthusiast, seattle sports, KTBFFH.
Gravity always wins
Gravity always wins
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt made a 12-minute response video to people mad at him supporting mass surveillance and censorship, and somehow got even MORE wrong about Section 230 than his original congressional testimony.
My Response To Joseph Gordon-Levitt
YouTube video by Taylor Lorenz
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Joseph Gordon-Levitt made a 12-minute response video to people mad at him supporting mass surveillance and censorship, and somehow got even MORE wrong about Section 230 than his original congressional testimony.
how about when he lowered the tariffs after getting $130,000 worth of gold bars?
Trump: "So I put on a 30% tariff, which is very low. I got an emergency call from I believe the prime minister of Switzerland. She was very aggressive ... I didn't really like the way she talked to us, so instead of giving her a reduction, I raised it to 39%."
February 10, 2026 at 9:34 PM
how about when he lowered the tariffs after getting $130,000 worth of gold bars?
should we let these guys decide what you can post on the internet?
Rep Mark Alford (R-MO) says House Rs are "investigating" Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show & talking with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr. Alford says he didn't watch the whole thing & also doesn't know Spanish but suspects it might have been "much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction"
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
should we let these guys decide what you can post on the internet?
"Panican"? you need to know a lot of lore to even understand a white house press release at this point.
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"Panican"? you need to know a lot of lore to even understand a white house press release at this point.
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Listen to Senator Wyden.
I wish more of his colleagues would do so.
I wish more of his colleagues would do so.
When I wrote Section 230 I did so knowing it would be critical for protecting free speech online. 30 years later and it’s one of the last things standing in the way of Republican censorship of the internet. Here’s to many more years of defending this vital safeguard of free speech.
February 9, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Listen to Senator Wyden.
I wish more of his colleagues would do so.
I wish more of his colleagues would do so.
Ahahahahah this defense is insane
February 9, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Ahahahahah this defense is insane
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What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
Prosecutors stunned as ICE lets suspect in $100m jewelry heist leave US
Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, charged with stalking armored truck in 2022, allowed to self-deport to South America
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
What a disgrace.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
ICE may have handed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history a free pass by deporting him before he ever faced trial.
This is the result of Stephen Miller’s chaos. Reckless mismanagement that undermines public safety and makes a mockery of the justice system.
hell yeah
NEW: A federal judge in Oregon issued a sweeping rebuke of the Justice Department’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls, ruling that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warning that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
hell yeah
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New, by me: I wrote some words for TechCrunch about Sen. Ron Wyden's recent unclassified letter to the CIA director, citing his "deep concerns" about the agency's activities. This isn't the first time Wyden has sounded his "siren" — and history tells us why this new letter is likely a big deal.
Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities' | TechCrunch
The two-line letter to the CIA's director is the latest warning in recent years from a long-serving Democratic senator with knowledge of secret government programs and intelligence operations.
techcrunch.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:09 PM
New, by me: I wrote some words for TechCrunch about Sen. Ron Wyden's recent unclassified letter to the CIA director, citing his "deep concerns" about the agency's activities. This isn't the first time Wyden has sounded his "siren" — and history tells us why this new letter is likely a big deal.
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“The nonprofit CDT supports Section 230, arguing it protects users’ free expression. The group said in a post to its website a repeal could allow social media companies to be sued anytime speech on the platforms was thought to be illegal.”
Durbin, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and parents ask for social media companies to be held accountable
Feb. 4, 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Section 230. In December, Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Lindsay Graham introduced the Sunset Section 230 Act.
www.wqad.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
“The nonprofit CDT supports Section 230, arguing it protects users’ free expression. The group said in a post to its website a repeal could allow social media companies to be sued anytime speech on the platforms was thought to be illegal.”
cannot say this enough
DHS Secretary says filming ICE is illegal and amounts to doxxing.
They’re absolutely wrong.
Recording law enforcement in public spaces is protected by the First Amendment — and courts have affirmed that right time and again.
Watch @freedom.press’s @trevortimm.bsky.social explain.
They’re absolutely wrong.
Recording law enforcement in public spaces is protected by the First Amendment — and courts have affirmed that right time and again.
Watch @freedom.press’s @trevortimm.bsky.social explain.
February 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
cannot say this enough
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The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen. n.pr/4qgSrEo
Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
n.pr
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen. n.pr/4qgSrEo
who could have seen this coming
Trump’s tariffs aren’t just spiking costs for Americans—they’re failing to deliver the benefits he promised all of us. More from CAP’s Ryan Mulholland: https://tinyurl.com/zam3hfse
How Donald Trump’s Trade Folly Is Costing Americans
Donald Trump’s tariffs are undercutting US firms, increasing costs, and scaring away foreign buyers and investment.
tinyurl.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
who could have seen this coming
seems bad!
The tariff exemption process "has lacked transparency and procedural fairness for American stakeholders, especially small businesses and family farms," Sens. Wyden and Van Hollen added in the letter. An advance copy of the letter was seen by NPR.
#Corruption
#Corruption
Trump grants tariff breaks to 'politically connected' companies, Senate Dems say
The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
seems bad!
Prof Cottom is right on multiple fronts
Risking a disorienting pivot when I have a new column out, I want to say that I told y’all way back when that Jelly Roll is an op.
Thank you.
Thank you.
February 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Prof Cottom is right on multiple fronts
prices higher, trade deficit increasing manufacturing on decline this trade policy is a ny jets level disaster
“.. the narrowing of the trade deficit we have experienced in the wake of the front-running of tariffs may be fading. It shows that the low-hanging fruit on adjustments to supply chains, including switching to domestic manufacturers, has been plucked.”
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February 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
prices higher, trade deficit increasing manufacturing on decline this trade policy is a ny jets level disaster
Karl Rove is antifa?
Karl Rove (yes, THAT Karl Rove) shreds Trump’s lies about the economy
February 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Karl Rove is antifa?
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“.. Their full names were available Sunday afternoon in the Justice Department’s keyword search, along with personally identifying details that make them readily traceable, including home addresses.”
@wsj.com
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February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
“.. Their full names were available Sunday afternoon in the Justice Department’s keyword search, along with personally identifying details that make them readily traceable, including home addresses.”
@wsj.com
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Not another dollar to Donald Trump to make our streets less safe. I voted no.
🚨 Senate passes bill to resolve shutdown clash, punting on DHS for two weeks
71-29.
Now to the House—expected to vote Monday.
This deal funds most of the government through Sept and gives DHS a new deadline of Friday, Feb. 13 as Democrats push to restrain ICE/CBP.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
71-29.
Now to the House—expected to vote Monday.
This deal funds most of the government through Sept and gives DHS a new deadline of Friday, Feb. 13 as Democrats push to restrain ICE/CBP.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate passes bill to resolve shutdown clash, punting on DHS for two weeks
The House is not in Washington and plans to vote when it returns Monday. That means a government shutdown this weekend, which will have little impact if it remains brief.
www.nbcnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Not another dollar to Donald Trump to make our streets less safe. I voted no.
Noooooooooo. One of the funniest people of all time RIP to a legend
The Emmy-winning was actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek.”
Actor Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
The Emmy-winning was actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek.”
www.oregonlive.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Noooooooooo. One of the funniest people of all time RIP to a legend
*rolex and $170,000 gold bar
Senator asks Trump for details on Rolex he accepted before Swiss tariff deal
Senator asks Trump for details on Rolex he accepted before Swiss tariff deal
Senator asks Trump for details on Rolex he accepted before Swiss tariff deal
www.independent.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
*rolex and $170,000 gold bar
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Trump DOJ arrested Don Lemon, per NYT.
Note: A magistrate judge rejected charges against him, and the district's Chief Judge found "no evidence" he committed a crime when reporting on a St. Paul church protest. buff.ly/OShK7vQ
Note: A magistrate judge rejected charges against him, and the district's Chief Judge found "no evidence" he committed a crime when reporting on a St. Paul church protest. buff.ly/OShK7vQ
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
The former CNN anchor has said he was not demonstrating, but reporting as a journalist, during the interruption of a service inside a St. Paul church earlier this month.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Trump DOJ arrested Don Lemon, per NYT.
Note: A magistrate judge rejected charges against him, and the district's Chief Judge found "no evidence" he committed a crime when reporting on a St. Paul church protest. buff.ly/OShK7vQ
Note: A magistrate judge rejected charges against him, and the district's Chief Judge found "no evidence" he committed a crime when reporting on a St. Paul church protest. buff.ly/OShK7vQ
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US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before slashing tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland
Rolex and Gold Given to Trump Before Swiss Deal Queried by Senator
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and one-kilogram gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before the president slashed tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland.
bloom.bg
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
US Senator Ron Wyden asked for a detailed account of Trump’s acceptance of a Rolex table clock and gold bar from Swiss businessmen shortly before slashing tariffs he previously imposed on Switzerland