@llherman.bsky.social
I care about public policy and study the founding writings of the American republic. Arizona born and raised.
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Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who ...
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.
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Justice KBJ is a brilliant strategist. She is working the rules to compel timely review of the stay in the SNAP case by both the Circuit Court and by the Supreme Court. This is why knowing which SCOTUS justice has supervision of the Circuit you file in is essential.
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
www.reuters.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Justice KBJ is a brilliant strategist. She is working the rules to compel timely review of the stay in the SNAP case by both the Circuit Court and by the Supreme Court. This is why knowing which SCOTUS justice has supervision of the Circuit you file in is essential.
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
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Trump's tariffs are hurting us in two ways:
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Trump's tariffs are hurting us in two ways:
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
First, the obvious: Higher costs → either lower profits or higher prices.
Second, more subtle (perhaps bigger): We’ve signaled we’re an unreliable partner, so allies are reorganizing supply chains to avoid us. That's hard to unwind.
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Wow! The lengths Trump will go to just to make Americans starve. His administration has ordered states to “immediately undo” any steps taken to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families.
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Wow! The lengths Trump will go to just to make Americans starve. His administration has ordered states to “immediately undo” any steps taken to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families.
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Hey folks--
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
America at 250: A History - YouTube
This one-time-only course examines U.S. history from 1776 to the present, in advance of the nation's semiquincentennial (or 250th birthday) in 2026. Taught j...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey folks--
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I've been asked to pin this link here, so here you go.
The lectures and podcast episodes for "America at 250," the lecture course that I'm teaching with David Blight and Beverly Gage are at this link.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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For millions of Americans, today will bring the chance to be heard.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
For millions of Americans, today will bring the chance to be heard.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
If there's an election where you live, then you get to send a message on the policies and leadership you believe in - and begin changing the trajectory of this country.
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People of California:
Don't take anything for granted. If you haven't voted early, be sure to vote today, YES on Prop 50.
(Conveniently, the only item on the usually clogged Calif ballot.)
Don't take anything for granted. If you haven't voted early, be sure to vote today, YES on Prop 50.
(Conveniently, the only item on the usually clogged Calif ballot.)
November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
People of California:
Don't take anything for granted. If you haven't voted early, be sure to vote today, YES on Prop 50.
(Conveniently, the only item on the usually clogged Calif ballot.)
Don't take anything for granted. If you haven't voted early, be sure to vote today, YES on Prop 50.
(Conveniently, the only item on the usually clogged Calif ballot.)
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It was a sub-automatic
NEW: Jury selection begins in the trial of sandwich guy today. The prosecutors are accusing him of "throwing a meat sandwich" at "point-blank range."
POINT-BLANK RANGE 💀 www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
POINT-BLANK RANGE 💀 www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Jury selection begins in the trial of D.C.'s 'sandwich guy'
Sean Dunn went viral this summer for throwing a salami sub at a Customs and Border Protection agent.
www.nbcnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It was a sub-automatic
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Gavin Newsom: These guys are not screwing around. They're surgical. They want to roll back all of the progress in the last half century. But you're seeing people wake up everywhere. 7 million of you showed up. No crowns, no thrones, no kings.
#CAVoteYesProp50
#CAVoteYesProp50
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Gavin Newsom: These guys are not screwing around. They're surgical. They want to roll back all of the progress in the last half century. But you're seeing people wake up everywhere. 7 million of you showed up. No crowns, no thrones, no kings.
#CAVoteYesProp50
#CAVoteYesProp50
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i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
the other thing about this is that there is no reason to pit these candidates against each other? each are good fits for their respective electorates and each shows the value of vigorous campaigns focused on the stated material problems of voters.
November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
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Just a reminder that the sun shines, the wind blows, the water flows, and the Earth creates heat every day
206 days in 2025 so far with WindWaterSolar exceeding 100% of demand on CA's main grid for part of the day, averaging 3.9 among all 298 days in 2025
And fossil gas is down 37.4% in 2 y
206 days in 2025 so far with WindWaterSolar exceeding 100% of demand on CA's main grid for part of the day, averaging 3.9 among all 298 days in 2025
And fossil gas is down 37.4% in 2 y
October 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Just a reminder that the sun shines, the wind blows, the water flows, and the Earth creates heat every day
206 days in 2025 so far with WindWaterSolar exceeding 100% of demand on CA's main grid for part of the day, averaging 3.9 among all 298 days in 2025
And fossil gas is down 37.4% in 2 y
206 days in 2025 so far with WindWaterSolar exceeding 100% of demand on CA's main grid for part of the day, averaging 3.9 among all 298 days in 2025
And fossil gas is down 37.4% in 2 y
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GOV. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “They’re talking about getting rid of the Voting Rights Act — that may likely happen in months… they’re rewriting history… ANTI-WOKE IS ANTI-BLACK… we’re not doing enough. We’re not calling this out.”
Full: youtu.be/H5_tNkzX1yg?...
Full: youtu.be/H5_tNkzX1yg?...
October 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
GOV. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social : “They’re talking about getting rid of the Voting Rights Act — that may likely happen in months… they’re rewriting history… ANTI-WOKE IS ANTI-BLACK… we’re not doing enough. We’re not calling this out.”
Full: youtu.be/H5_tNkzX1yg?...
Full: youtu.be/H5_tNkzX1yg?...
#climate disclosure laws explained: #Exxon’s lawsuit to overturn California rules. Intriguing that Chevron & Shell are not fighting the laws and instead engaged in advisory group setting the rules. Bottom line: These rules are essential to managing #climatechange. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/c...
Exxon Sues California Over New Climate Disclosure Laws
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#climate disclosure laws explained: #Exxon’s lawsuit to overturn California rules. Intriguing that Chevron & Shell are not fighting the laws and instead engaged in advisory group setting the rules. Bottom line: These rules are essential to managing #climatechange. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/c...
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Save your money for #SmallBusinessSaturday. We are participating in a National Economic Blackout on Black Friday 28 November. Calling it Black(out) Friday. Please re-post: https://www.threads.com/@americanopposition/post/DQArUA8ESAl?xmt=AQF0wLW7xwb1UklQ0jLFCCVnKmse3cRcy3PlFeqTCvnZtw&slof=1
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Save your money for #SmallBusinessSaturday. We are participating in a National Economic Blackout on Black Friday 28 November. Calling it Black(out) Friday. Please re-post: https://www.threads.com/@americanopposition/post/DQArUA8ESAl?xmt=AQF0wLW7xwb1UklQ0jLFCCVnKmse3cRcy3PlFeqTCvnZtw&slof=1
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Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.
October 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.
The inspiring Josie Pearce is the leader in public health our country needs. “Stanford Sees Its First Female JD/MD Candidate,” stanforddaily.com/2025/10/21/s...
#publichealth
#womenleaders
#publichealth
#womenleaders
Stanford sees its first female J.D./M.D. candidate
Josie Pearce, the first female J.D./M.D candidate at Stanford, carved an unconventional path for herself, sustained by a passion for health policy that motivates her through the dual-degree.
stanforddaily.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The inspiring Josie Pearce is the leader in public health our country needs. “Stanford Sees Its First Female JD/MD Candidate,” stanforddaily.com/2025/10/21/s...
#publichealth
#womenleaders
#publichealth
#womenleaders
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Trump is now planning to occupy San Francisco. He must be upset about the messages they’ve been making on Ocean Beach.
October 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Trump is now planning to occupy San Francisco. He must be upset about the messages they’ve been making on Ocean Beach.
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The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”
October 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The world joined us and said, “No Kings.”
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Our confirmed count stands at 8.1 million participants worldwide for yesterday’s No Kings protest. Thank you to everyone who helped verify the numbers through our submission website. While some MAGAs attempted to submit false or misleading data (such as reporting “one person” for major cities)
October 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Our confirmed count stands at 8.1 million participants worldwide for yesterday’s No Kings protest. Thank you to everyone who helped verify the numbers through our submission website. While some MAGAs attempted to submit false or misleading data (such as reporting “one person” for major cities)
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It has happened!
200 days of 100% WindWaterSolar on CA's main grid in 2025
Including a record battery output of 47.69 GWh on 10/17
Gas down 18.5% v '24 & 37.2% v '23
PV up 14.6% v '24 & 43.5% v '23
Batteries up 56.8% v '24 & 202.7% v '23
Demand down 2.1% v '24 & 1.3% v '23
200 days of 100% WindWaterSolar on CA's main grid in 2025
Including a record battery output of 47.69 GWh on 10/17
Gas down 18.5% v '24 & 37.2% v '23
PV up 14.6% v '24 & 43.5% v '23
Batteries up 56.8% v '24 & 202.7% v '23
Demand down 2.1% v '24 & 1.3% v '23
October 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It has happened!
200 days of 100% WindWaterSolar on CA's main grid in 2025
Including a record battery output of 47.69 GWh on 10/17
Gas down 18.5% v '24 & 37.2% v '23
PV up 14.6% v '24 & 43.5% v '23
Batteries up 56.8% v '24 & 202.7% v '23
Demand down 2.1% v '24 & 1.3% v '23
200 days of 100% WindWaterSolar on CA's main grid in 2025
Including a record battery output of 47.69 GWh on 10/17
Gas down 18.5% v '24 & 37.2% v '23
PV up 14.6% v '24 & 43.5% v '23
Batteries up 56.8% v '24 & 202.7% v '23
Demand down 2.1% v '24 & 1.3% v '23
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Passed In 1878 / Still The Law
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Passed In 1878 / Still The Law
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Senate is back in session today.
1/ So a quick 🧵on where things are at on the shutdown.
You get a lot of propaganda and spin thrown at you, so I want to give you the real, behind-the-scenes tea.
1/ So a quick 🧵on where things are at on the shutdown.
You get a lot of propaganda and spin thrown at you, so I want to give you the real, behind-the-scenes tea.
October 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Senate is back in session today.
1/ So a quick 🧵on where things are at on the shutdown.
You get a lot of propaganda and spin thrown at you, so I want to give you the real, behind-the-scenes tea.
1/ So a quick 🧵on where things are at on the shutdown.
You get a lot of propaganda and spin thrown at you, so I want to give you the real, behind-the-scenes tea.
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This is a really important point.
They want “meme authoritarianism.”
They want rage.
They’re getting frogs & aging hippies.
Not great optics—for them.
But great for us: you build a movement by showing folks that they’re part of an energized and hopeful “us.”
Let’s go!
They want “meme authoritarianism.”
They want rage.
They’re getting frogs & aging hippies.
Not great optics—for them.
But great for us: you build a movement by showing folks that they’re part of an energized and hopeful “us.”
Let’s go!
one of the reasons they're so mad at "no kings" is that they thought they were going to get a different kind of protest. they *want* the black bloc to be out there fighting with the cops. those are the images they've been trying to generate from "go." instead--
newrepublic.com/article/2016...
newrepublic.com/article/2016...
MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump
As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.
newrepublic.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This is a really important point.
They want “meme authoritarianism.”
They want rage.
They’re getting frogs & aging hippies.
Not great optics—for them.
But great for us: you build a movement by showing folks that they’re part of an energized and hopeful “us.”
Let’s go!
They want “meme authoritarianism.”
They want rage.
They’re getting frogs & aging hippies.
Not great optics—for them.
But great for us: you build a movement by showing folks that they’re part of an energized and hopeful “us.”
Let’s go!