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@laprogressive.bsky.social
· Nov 20
More than 50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”
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A Moment of Hope in Gaza
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Israel and its partner, the United States, egregiously flaunt international law, committing numerous war crimes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. @voiceinwild #gaza
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Israel and its partner, the United States, egregiously flaunt international law, committing numerous war crimes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. @voiceinwild #gaza
December 31, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A Moment of Hope in Gaza
https://f.mtr.cool/xytssfklkw
Israel and its partner, the United States, egregiously flaunt international law, committing numerous war crimes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. @voiceinwild #gaza
https://f.mtr.cool/xytssfklkw
Israel and its partner, the United States, egregiously flaunt international law, committing numerous war crimes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. @voiceinwild #gaza
Reassessing Chomsky?
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Michael Albert: How do we decide about him? Surely it would be better had he never met Epstein. But he did. So what does he deserve? To be reviled and canceled? #noamchomsky
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Michael Albert: How do we decide about him? Surely it would be better had he never met Epstein. But he did. So what does he deserve? To be reviled and canceled? #noamchomsky
December 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Reassessing Chomsky?
https://f.mtr.cool/sckhffejuw
Michael Albert: How do we decide about him? Surely it would be better had he never met Epstein. But he did. So what does he deserve? To be reviled and canceled? #noamchomsky
https://f.mtr.cool/sckhffejuw
Michael Albert: How do we decide about him? Surely it would be better had he never met Epstein. But he did. So what does he deserve? To be reviled and canceled? #noamchomsky
What Christmas Once Meant—and What It Could Mean Again for a Divided America
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Martina Moneke: From ancient solstice rituals to shared Abrahamic ethics, the season offers a forgotten civic language of compassion, duty, and renewal.
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Martina Moneke: From ancient solstice rituals to shared Abrahamic ethics, the season offers a forgotten civic language of compassion, duty, and renewal.
December 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
What Christmas Once Meant—and What It Could Mean Again for a Divided America
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Martina Moneke: From ancient solstice rituals to shared Abrahamic ethics, the season offers a forgotten civic language of compassion, duty, and renewal.
https://f.mtr.cool/yatlwqkwfz
Martina Moneke: From ancient solstice rituals to shared Abrahamic ethics, the season offers a forgotten civic language of compassion, duty, and renewal.
Climate Change Accelerates California’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
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In ways subtle and extreme, the warming climate is hitting those with the least the hardest. #affordability @aaron_con_choco
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In ways subtle and extreme, the warming climate is hitting those with the least the hardest. #affordability @aaron_con_choco
December 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Climate Change Accelerates California’s Cost-of-Living Crisis
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In ways subtle and extreme, the warming climate is hitting those with the least the hardest. #affordability @aaron_con_choco
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In ways subtle and extreme, the warming climate is hitting those with the least the hardest. #affordability @aaron_con_choco
Never Again
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In eerie quiet has descended over No Man’s Land between the trenches. Then a quavering voice begins to sing “Stille nacht, heilige nacht.” Others soon join in with “Silent night, holy night.” @WDEhrhart
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In eerie quiet has descended over No Man’s Land between the trenches. Then a quavering voice begins to sing “Stille nacht, heilige nacht.” Others soon join in with “Silent night, holy night.” @WDEhrhart
December 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Never Again
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In eerie quiet has descended over No Man’s Land between the trenches. Then a quavering voice begins to sing “Stille nacht, heilige nacht.” Others soon join in with “Silent night, holy night.” @WDEhrhart
https://f.mtr.cool/aaqbxrwkkc
In eerie quiet has descended over No Man’s Land between the trenches. Then a quavering voice begins to sing “Stille nacht, heilige nacht.” Others soon join in with “Silent night, holy night.” @WDEhrhart
Showtime Sanders Shocks the NFL: The Rookie Quarterback Who Refused to Fail
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The Black quarterback they wanted to fail: Shedeur Sanders just flipped the script @desicortez1 #sanders
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The Black quarterback they wanted to fail: Shedeur Sanders just flipped the script @desicortez1 #sanders
December 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Showtime Sanders Shocks the NFL: The Rookie Quarterback Who Refused to Fail
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The Black quarterback they wanted to fail: Shedeur Sanders just flipped the script @desicortez1 #sanders
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The Black quarterback they wanted to fail: Shedeur Sanders just flipped the script @desicortez1 #sanders
There They Go Again
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Kevin Martin: Trumping up a non-existent threat to menace a country most Americans couldn’t find on a map. #venezuela
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Kevin Martin: Trumping up a non-existent threat to menace a country most Americans couldn’t find on a map. #venezuela
December 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
There They Go Again
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Kevin Martin: Trumping up a non-existent threat to menace a country most Americans couldn’t find on a map. #venezuela
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Kevin Martin: Trumping up a non-existent threat to menace a country most Americans couldn’t find on a map. #venezuela
From Exam Rooms to Police Encounters: First, Do No Harm
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Why preventive safeguards are standard in medicine — and still resisted in American policing @SharonKyle00 #police
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Why preventive safeguards are standard in medicine — and still resisted in American policing @SharonKyle00 #police
December 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
From Exam Rooms to Police Encounters: First, Do No Harm
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Why preventive safeguards are standard in medicine — and still resisted in American policing @SharonKyle00 #police
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Why preventive safeguards are standard in medicine — and still resisted in American policing @SharonKyle00 #police
Trump Declares War on Epistemic Institutions
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The aim of these attacks on our most critical epistemic institutions is fairly clear: to stifle uncomfortable truths that threaten to expose Donald Trump’s lies Steve Macek #education
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The aim of these attacks on our most critical epistemic institutions is fairly clear: to stifle uncomfortable truths that threaten to expose Donald Trump’s lies Steve Macek #education
December 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Trump Declares War on Epistemic Institutions
https://f.mtr.cool/jdkozwfolx
The aim of these attacks on our most critical epistemic institutions is fairly clear: to stifle uncomfortable truths that threaten to expose Donald Trump’s lies Steve Macek #education
https://f.mtr.cool/jdkozwfolx
The aim of these attacks on our most critical epistemic institutions is fairly clear: to stifle uncomfortable truths that threaten to expose Donald Trump’s lies Steve Macek #education
Why Young Voters Are Embracing Democratic Socialism
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And Why the Political Establishment Is Panicking @Thom_Hartmann #socialism
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And Why the Political Establishment Is Panicking @Thom_Hartmann #socialism
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Why Young Voters Are Embracing Democratic Socialism
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And Why the Political Establishment Is Panicking @Thom_Hartmann #socialism
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And Why the Political Establishment Is Panicking @Thom_Hartmann #socialism
Somebody Among Them Is Going to Shed Blood
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Trump’s GOP has refused to universally denounce the president’s remarks about Somalia and Somali immigrants. Berry Craig #trump
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Trump’s GOP has refused to universally denounce the president’s remarks about Somalia and Somali immigrants. Berry Craig #trump
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Somebody Among Them Is Going to Shed Blood
https://f.mtr.cool/atdjsdfnje
Trump’s GOP has refused to universally denounce the president’s remarks about Somalia and Somali immigrants. Berry Craig #trump
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Trump’s GOP has refused to universally denounce the president’s remarks about Somalia and Somali immigrants. Berry Craig #trump
Inflatable Santas
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Jesus’ messages were in themselves an attack on what we now see as the triumph of self-absorbed commercialism. Tom Hall #christmas
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Jesus’ messages were in themselves an attack on what we now see as the triumph of self-absorbed commercialism. Tom Hall #christmas
December 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Inflatable Santas
https://f.mtr.cool/xgixlppxnk
Jesus’ messages were in themselves an attack on what we now see as the triumph of self-absorbed commercialism. Tom Hall #christmas
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Jesus’ messages were in themselves an attack on what we now see as the triumph of self-absorbed commercialism. Tom Hall #christmas
Proposed Cuts Jeopardize Section 8 Housing Assistance
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Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people. @robinurevich #housing
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Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people. @robinurevich #housing
December 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Proposed Cuts Jeopardize Section 8 Housing Assistance
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Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people. @robinurevich #housing
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Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people. @robinurevich #housing
Who’s the Real Outlaw at Sea?
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Let's take a look at Trump’s Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis’ Anti-Genocide Blockad @medeabenjamin @NicolasJSDavies
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Let's take a look at Trump’s Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis’ Anti-Genocide Blockad @medeabenjamin @NicolasJSDavies
December 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Who’s the Real Outlaw at Sea?
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Let's take a look at Trump’s Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis’ Anti-Genocide Blockad @medeabenjamin @NicolasJSDavies
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Let's take a look at Trump’s Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis’ Anti-Genocide Blockad @medeabenjamin @NicolasJSDavies
Homelessness Isn’t Caused by a Housing Shortage
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Why Vacant Homes, Flat Incomes, and Political Deference to Landlords Are Driving Overcrowding and Homelessness in Los Angeles. @DickPlatkin
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Why Vacant Homes, Flat Incomes, and Political Deference to Landlords Are Driving Overcrowding and Homelessness in Los Angeles. @DickPlatkin
December 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Homelessness Isn’t Caused by a Housing Shortage
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Why Vacant Homes, Flat Incomes, and Political Deference to Landlords Are Driving Overcrowding and Homelessness in Los Angeles. @DickPlatkin
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Why Vacant Homes, Flat Incomes, and Political Deference to Landlords Are Driving Overcrowding and Homelessness in Los Angeles. @DickPlatkin
The 5 Words That Will Determine the Fate of Birthright Citizenship
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A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval. @BlumsLaw #scotus
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A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval. @BlumsLaw #scotus
December 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The 5 Words That Will Determine the Fate of Birthright Citizenship
https://f.mtr.cool/xsiprfxjrm
A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval. @BlumsLaw #scotus
https://f.mtr.cool/xsiprfxjrm
A nativist theory from the lunatic fringe has been revived and given a sloppy originalist makeover for Supreme Court approval. @BlumsLaw #scotus
1929 and Today: Economic Parallels and the Risk of Another Crash
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From speculative bubbles and political capture to AI, climate risk, and authoritarian governance @DavidTobis1 #economics
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From speculative bubbles and political capture to AI, climate risk, and authoritarian governance @DavidTobis1 #economics
December 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
1929 and Today: Economic Parallels and the Risk of Another Crash
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From speculative bubbles and political capture to AI, climate risk, and authoritarian governance @DavidTobis1 #economics
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From speculative bubbles and political capture to AI, climate risk, and authoritarian governance @DavidTobis1 #economics
Chief Narcissist: Trump’s Self-Naming Explodes
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He wants the Washington Commanders to name their new stadium after him. In a city whose population is overwhelmingly hostile, you can see how this will boost sales. John Peeler #trump
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He wants the Washington Commanders to name their new stadium after him. In a city whose population is overwhelmingly hostile, you can see how this will boost sales. John Peeler #trump
December 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Chief Narcissist: Trump’s Self-Naming Explodes
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He wants the Washington Commanders to name their new stadium after him. In a city whose population is overwhelmingly hostile, you can see how this will boost sales. John Peeler #trump
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He wants the Washington Commanders to name their new stadium after him. In a city whose population is overwhelmingly hostile, you can see how this will boost sales. John Peeler #trump
The Worm Turns: Trumpist Fascism
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We need to renew and deepen the struggle in the streets, the schools, and the workplaces, while at the same time renewing and deepening our theoretical groundings. Kevin Andersen #fascism
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We need to renew and deepen the struggle in the streets, the schools, and the workplaces, while at the same time renewing and deepening our theoretical groundings. Kevin Andersen #fascism
December 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The Worm Turns: Trumpist Fascism
https://f.mtr.cool/xttglfindf
We need to renew and deepen the struggle in the streets, the schools, and the workplaces, while at the same time renewing and deepening our theoretical groundings. Kevin Andersen #fascism
https://f.mtr.cool/xttglfindf
We need to renew and deepen the struggle in the streets, the schools, and the workplaces, while at the same time renewing and deepening our theoretical groundings. Kevin Andersen #fascism
The World's Most Famous Liar
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Trump is, by far, the most unhinged of all presidents. But he was especially delusional, manic, raging and raving Hump Day evening. Berry Craig #trump
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Trump is, by far, the most unhinged of all presidents. But he was especially delusional, manic, raging and raving Hump Day evening. Berry Craig #trump
December 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The World's Most Famous Liar
https://f.mtr.cool/eggytnvfvk
Trump is, by far, the most unhinged of all presidents. But he was especially delusional, manic, raging and raving Hump Day evening. Berry Craig #trump
https://f.mtr.cool/eggytnvfvk
Trump is, by far, the most unhinged of all presidents. But he was especially delusional, manic, raging and raving Hump Day evening. Berry Craig #trump
Binary Choice: Connecting Dots on Misogyny, Militarism, and Malice
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People who pay attention have long understood homophobia as what someone once described as a "fetid backwater of misogyny." Peter Laarman #transphobis
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People who pay attention have long understood homophobia as what someone once described as a "fetid backwater of misogyny." Peter Laarman #transphobis
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Binary Choice: Connecting Dots on Misogyny, Militarism, and Malice
https://f.mtr.cool/bbrjzebrdw
People who pay attention have long understood homophobia as what someone once described as a "fetid backwater of misogyny." Peter Laarman #transphobis
https://f.mtr.cool/bbrjzebrdw
People who pay attention have long understood homophobia as what someone once described as a "fetid backwater of misogyny." Peter Laarman #transphobis
What the Left Fails to Understand about Trump Voters
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He has a certain flexibility that an ideologue would not. He can pander to voters without sacrificing his principles. Walter Moss #trump
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He has a certain flexibility that an ideologue would not. He can pander to voters without sacrificing his principles. Walter Moss #trump
December 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
What the Left Fails to Understand about Trump Voters
https://f.mtr.cool/tayxlsgpdt
He has a certain flexibility that an ideologue would not. He can pander to voters without sacrificing his principles. Walter Moss #trump
https://f.mtr.cool/tayxlsgpdt
He has a certain flexibility that an ideologue would not. He can pander to voters without sacrificing his principles. Walter Moss #trump
Trump Declares War on ICE-Fearing Catholics
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A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. @jeremotographs #ICERAIDS
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A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. @jeremotographs #ICERAIDS
December 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Trump Declares War on ICE-Fearing Catholics
https://f.mtr.cool/gakswcajfz X
A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. @jeremotographs #ICERAIDS
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A president with strong Christian support is driving an aggressive crackdown on immigrants who are disproportionately Catholic. @jeremotographs #ICERAIDS
UTLA: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders
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“Politicians should not be rewarded for enabling a genocide nor in perpetuating Israel’s periodic bombing attacks on Palestinians.”
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“Politicians should not be rewarded for enabling a genocide nor in perpetuating Israel’s periodic bombing attacks on Palestinians.”
December 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
UTLA: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders
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“Politicians should not be rewarded for enabling a genocide nor in perpetuating Israel’s periodic bombing attacks on Palestinians.”
https://f.mtr.cool/bwibhoimvg
“Politicians should not be rewarded for enabling a genocide nor in perpetuating Israel’s periodic bombing attacks on Palestinians.”
Has Sports Been Trumped?
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Sometimes, I think sports were terminally replaced by Trumpism on January 6, 2021, when his mob of supporters enacted their own Super Bowl at the Capitol. @ESPN_Lipsyte #fensay
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Sometimes, I think sports were terminally replaced by Trumpism on January 6, 2021, when his mob of supporters enacted their own Super Bowl at the Capitol. @ESPN_Lipsyte #fensay
December 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Has Sports Been Trumped?
https://f.mtr.cool/iswevmzyux
Sometimes, I think sports were terminally replaced by Trumpism on January 6, 2021, when his mob of supporters enacted their own Super Bowl at the Capitol. @ESPN_Lipsyte #fensay
https://f.mtr.cool/iswevmzyux
Sometimes, I think sports were terminally replaced by Trumpism on January 6, 2021, when his mob of supporters enacted their own Super Bowl at the Capitol. @ESPN_Lipsyte #fensay