Michael Davidson
@mdavidsonstudio.bsky.social
Walks upright, opposable thumbs.
Dogs, art, NY, etc..
Blocking MAGA idiots, bots, huge accounts fishing for followers and shitpost trolls.
Dogs, art, NY, etc..
Blocking MAGA idiots, bots, huge accounts fishing for followers and shitpost trolls.
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You can read the whole thing here. In my wildest dreams, I would never have thought to accuse the Trump administration of planning something like this. This is clearly a crime, and DHS Sec. Noem and others should be impeached for it: www.cato.org/blog/50-vene...
50+ Venezuelans Imprisoned in El Salvador Came to US Legally, Never Violated Immigration Law
The US government not only denied these men due process; it has generally failed to provide their families, their attorneys, or the public any information about what it alleges these men did to deserv...
www.cato.org
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You can read the whole thing here. In my wildest dreams, I would never have thought to accuse the Trump administration of planning something like this. This is clearly a crime, and DHS Sec. Noem and others should be impeached for it: www.cato.org/blog/50-vene...
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Just a reminder that the "Fox News Channel" is just a name— it does not describe an actual news channel. The FNC's own description of its services is here, from its terms of use:
May 20, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Just a reminder that the "Fox News Channel" is just a name— it does not describe an actual news channel. The FNC's own description of its services is here, from its terms of use:
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When it comes to the Supreme Court, what's really at stake? Republicans began remaking the Court long before the Trump era to the point it's no longer practicing law but is just running on vibes. @leahlitman.bsky.social and I discuss!
🎧 pod.fo/e/2d6c6d
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iBW...
🎧 pod.fo/e/2d6c6d
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iBW...
May 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
When it comes to the Supreme Court, what's really at stake? Republicans began remaking the Court long before the Trump era to the point it's no longer practicing law but is just running on vibes. @leahlitman.bsky.social and I discuss!
🎧 pod.fo/e/2d6c6d
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iBW...
🎧 pod.fo/e/2d6c6d
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iBW...
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Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn
Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn
Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds
Sea level rise will become unmanageable at just 1.5C of global heating and lead to “catastrophic inland migration”, the scientists behind a new study have warned. This scenario may unfold even if the average level of heating over the last decade of 1.2C continues into the future.
The loss of ice from the giant Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets has quadrupled since the 1990s due to the climate crisis and is now the principal driver of sea level rise. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn
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From my mentions this am, it’s clear a lot of people don’t understand that last night 16 democrats voted for a crypto bill from which Trump will directly profit via corruption.
Folks have EVERY RIGHT to be mad about this. We aren’t going to get better leaders by sweeping this under the rug.
Folks have EVERY RIGHT to be mad about this. We aren’t going to get better leaders by sweeping this under the rug.
May 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
From my mentions this am, it’s clear a lot of people don’t understand that last night 16 democrats voted for a crypto bill from which Trump will directly profit via corruption.
Folks have EVERY RIGHT to be mad about this. We aren’t going to get better leaders by sweeping this under the rug.
Folks have EVERY RIGHT to be mad about this. We aren’t going to get better leaders by sweeping this under the rug.
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Imagine throwing away all of your political capital for this disgusting criminal.
Can’t imagine it?
Just ask Cory @booker.senate.gov
No.
Really.
My fellow New Jerseyans.
Ask him.
DC: (202) 224-3224
Newark: (973) 639-8700
Camden: (856) 338-8922
Write: www.booker.senate.gov/contact/writ...
Can’t imagine it?
Just ask Cory @booker.senate.gov
No.
Really.
My fellow New Jerseyans.
Ask him.
DC: (202) 224-3224
Newark: (973) 639-8700
Camden: (856) 338-8922
Write: www.booker.senate.gov/contact/writ...
May 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Imagine throwing away all of your political capital for this disgusting criminal.
Can’t imagine it?
Just ask Cory @booker.senate.gov
No.
Really.
My fellow New Jerseyans.
Ask him.
DC: (202) 224-3224
Newark: (973) 639-8700
Camden: (856) 338-8922
Write: www.booker.senate.gov/contact/writ...
Can’t imagine it?
Just ask Cory @booker.senate.gov
No.
Really.
My fellow New Jerseyans.
Ask him.
DC: (202) 224-3224
Newark: (973) 639-8700
Camden: (856) 338-8922
Write: www.booker.senate.gov/contact/writ...
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
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MAGA is cruelty disguised as strength, nationalism dressed up as patriotism. All to worship a con man who made people feel seen, not with truth, but with resentment.
They chose grievance over grace and the rest of us are left trying to explain how it happened to a world that once believed in us.
They chose grievance over grace and the rest of us are left trying to explain how it happened to a world that once believed in us.
May 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
MAGA is cruelty disguised as strength, nationalism dressed up as patriotism. All to worship a con man who made people feel seen, not with truth, but with resentment.
They chose grievance over grace and the rest of us are left trying to explain how it happened to a world that once believed in us.
They chose grievance over grace and the rest of us are left trying to explain how it happened to a world that once believed in us.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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It hit me today how much work it is to research the truth when MAGA just spews whatever lie fits the party line. It’s exhausting and it feels like a battle. Fortunately those of us fighting are good at research and have decent brains. Like @maggiedaunshow.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
It hit me today how much work it is to research the truth when MAGA just spews whatever lie fits the party line. It’s exhausting and it feels like a battle. Fortunately those of us fighting are good at research and have decent brains. Like @maggiedaunshow.bsky.social
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KUDLOW: The president suggested over the weekend maybe rebuild and reopen Alcatraz. Put them there, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean somewhere.
BONDI: I'm all for that. All for that. And I think it will be a cost savings.
BONDI: I'm all for that. All for that. And I think it will be a cost savings.
May 5, 2025 at 8:11 PM
KUDLOW: The president suggested over the weekend maybe rebuild and reopen Alcatraz. Put them there, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean somewhere.
BONDI: I'm all for that. All for that. And I think it will be a cost savings.
BONDI: I'm all for that. All for that. And I think it will be a cost savings.
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Book news: “The Haves and Have-Yachts: Dispatches on the Ultrarich” was scheduled to be published this fall, but the publisher has moved it up to June 3rd, because it describes a world upon us now. Details and pre-orders here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ha...
February 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Book news: “The Haves and Have-Yachts: Dispatches on the Ultrarich” was scheduled to be published this fall, but the publisher has moved it up to June 3rd, because it describes a world upon us now. Details and pre-orders here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ha...
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This is an official plan for ethnic cleansing. If you supported Israel for the past 18 months or so under the assumption that this was about the hostages you were taken for a ride.
If you still support Israel's assault on Gaza, you support ethnic cleansing. It's that simple.
If you still support Israel's assault on Gaza, you support ethnic cleansing. It's that simple.
Israel plans to occupy and flatten all of Gaza if no deal by Trump's trip
Trump has effectively given Netanyahu a green light to do as he sees fit, Israeli officials say.
www.axios.com
May 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This is an official plan for ethnic cleansing. If you supported Israel for the past 18 months or so under the assumption that this was about the hostages you were taken for a ride.
If you still support Israel's assault on Gaza, you support ethnic cleansing. It's that simple.
If you still support Israel's assault on Gaza, you support ethnic cleansing. It's that simple.
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Trump's 145% tariff on China sparked a surge in imports.
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
Empty Ships, Empty Promises: Trump's Tariffs Are About to Decimate American Shipping
Trump's 145% tariffs triggered a flood of imports—but not a rise in American exports. West Coast ports are now sending ships back empty. This imbalance isn't just economic—it's personal. Jobs, wages, ...
www.dataandpolitics.net
April 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Trump's 145% tariff on China sparked a surge in imports.
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic revival.
It's a retreat.
This week's Data and Politics long form newsletter post.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
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National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
www.npr.org
April 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
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It’s only getting much play in the trade/transport niche press. But pretty real product shortages beginning in mid-May or so are already locked in. They’re maybe a thousand miles out in the Pacific Ocean. Modern trade takes place in gargantuan container ships. There are very detailed records …
April 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It’s only getting much play in the trade/transport niche press. But pretty real product shortages beginning in mid-May or so are already locked in. They’re maybe a thousand miles out in the Pacific Ocean. Modern trade takes place in gargantuan container ships. There are very detailed records …
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I've only read a little bit about this, but as Josh says--this is already baked in. The ships aren't on their way.
It’s only getting much play in the trade/transport niche press. But pretty real product shortages beginning in mid-May or so are already locked in. They’re maybe a thousand miles out in the Pacific Ocean. Modern trade takes place in gargantuan container ships. There are very detailed records …
April 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I've only read a little bit about this, but as Josh says--this is already baked in. The ships aren't on their way.
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ICE threatening charges against people for asking supposed officers to show their badges is weakness. Not succeeding where they hoped to, left relying on threats that likely won’t go anywhere in court (harassment isn’t nothing, but it’s limited).
It’s a sign to resist their abuses more, not less.
It’s a sign to resist their abuses more, not less.
ICE says they will bring charges against the two Immigration Rapid Response Hotline volunteers who demanded that agents show their badges before seizing two men from the Charlottesville courthouse. dailyprogress.com/news/local/c...
ICE promises bystanders who challenged Charlottesville raid will be prosecuted
After ICE raided a downtown Charlottesville courthouse and arrested two men, the federal agency is promising to prosecute the bystanders who challenged their authority.
dailyprogress.com
April 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
ICE threatening charges against people for asking supposed officers to show their badges is weakness. Not succeeding where they hoped to, left relying on threats that likely won’t go anywhere in court (harassment isn’t nothing, but it’s limited).
It’s a sign to resist their abuses more, not less.
It’s a sign to resist their abuses more, not less.
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Trump's incompetence is everywhere.
His regime can’t keep military secrets. It can’t maintain financial stability. It can’t protect children from measles.
While we resist Trump’s authoritarianism, we also need to highlight his utter inability to govern America.
His regime can’t keep military secrets. It can’t maintain financial stability. It can’t protect children from measles.
While we resist Trump’s authoritarianism, we also need to highlight his utter inability to govern America.
April 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump's incompetence is everywhere.
His regime can’t keep military secrets. It can’t maintain financial stability. It can’t protect children from measles.
While we resist Trump’s authoritarianism, we also need to highlight his utter inability to govern America.
His regime can’t keep military secrets. It can’t maintain financial stability. It can’t protect children from measles.
While we resist Trump’s authoritarianism, we also need to highlight his utter inability to govern America.
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“‘I’ll tell you what’s not going to happen is, people are not going to raise [money] to build manufacturing in America,’ [Ken Griffin] said, adding, ‘because with the policy volatility, you actually undermine the very goal you’re trying to achieve.’”
You broke it, you bought it.
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April 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Here’s the full NYT story from 1976:
www.nytimes.com/1976/11/01/a...
The news media bear a great deal of the blame for the state this country is in. It’s a monumental failure. But it’s not too late for media to try to undo the damage, as I noted in my newsletter. (It’s free – subscribe.) 6/6
www.nytimes.com/1976/11/01/a...
The news media bear a great deal of the blame for the state this country is in. It’s a monumental failure. But it’s not too late for media to try to undo the damage, as I noted in my newsletter. (It’s free – subscribe.) 6/6
5 ways major media can seek redemption
It’s getting late, but there’s still time to repair some of the damage.
www.stopthepresses.news
April 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Here’s the full NYT story from 1976:
www.nytimes.com/1976/11/01/a...
The news media bear a great deal of the blame for the state this country is in. It’s a monumental failure. But it’s not too late for media to try to undo the damage, as I noted in my newsletter. (It’s free – subscribe.) 6/6
www.nytimes.com/1976/11/01/a...
The news media bear a great deal of the blame for the state this country is in. It’s a monumental failure. But it’s not too late for media to try to undo the damage, as I noted in my newsletter. (It’s free – subscribe.) 6/6
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House Judiciary's Jamie Raskin:
"This is a drastic escalation and dangerous new front in Trump's authoritarian campaign of trying to bully, intimidate, and impeach judges who won't follow his dictates. We must do whatever we can to defend the independent judiciary in America."
"This is a drastic escalation and dangerous new front in Trump's authoritarian campaign of trying to bully, intimidate, and impeach judges who won't follow his dictates. We must do whatever we can to defend the independent judiciary in America."
FLAG: Kash Patel says the FBI has arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan and charged her with obstructing an immigration operation.
It's the first known instance in Trump's second term of DOJ prosecuting a local official for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement.
It's the first known instance in Trump's second term of DOJ prosecuting a local official for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement.
April 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
House Judiciary's Jamie Raskin:
"This is a drastic escalation and dangerous new front in Trump's authoritarian campaign of trying to bully, intimidate, and impeach judges who won't follow his dictates. We must do whatever we can to defend the independent judiciary in America."
"This is a drastic escalation and dangerous new front in Trump's authoritarian campaign of trying to bully, intimidate, and impeach judges who won't follow his dictates. We must do whatever we can to defend the independent judiciary in America."