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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 1d

Defeat, grasped from the jaws of victory: Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Moves to Vote as Democratic Defectors Relent on Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Votes to Advance Measure to End Shutdown

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Paul Cory @paulcory.bsky.social · 1d

Autumn at Multnomah Falls4

Upper Multnomah Falls, surrounded by fall colors, as seen from the parking area in the middle of I-84.

#Oregon #MultnomahFalls #artPhotography #photography #Waterfall #fineArtPhotography #AutumnColors #ColumbiaRiverGorge #stunday

Autumn at Multnomah Falls4

Upper Multnomah Falls, surrounded by fall colors, as seen from the parking area in the middle of I-84.

Vertical color photograph: Multnomah Falls plunges down the sheer cliff from between mist shrouded trees.Along the edge of the cliff and a ledge partway down the cliff face, small trees and shrubs add gold and orange to the dark greens of the evergreens. In the foreground, taller trees resplendent in the gold-range-red of autumn emerge from behind a cliff to slope diagonally down from the middle left of the image to the lower right corner, interrupted just to left of the image center line by a towering evergreen.

John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 4d

Satirists should pay this administration royalties.

The Onion @theonion.com · 4d

All 6 Branches Of Armed Forces Present At Arrest Of Undocumented Nanny

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI—In what they described as a collaborative effort to share resources and information in defense of U.S. territory, Pentagon officials confirmed Monday that all six branches of the ...

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The Onion @theonion.com · 4d

All 6 Branches Of Armed Forces Present At Arrest Of Undocumented Nanny

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI—In what they described as a collaborative effort to share resources and information in defense of U.S. territory, Pentagon officials confirmed Monday that all six branches of the ...

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 5d

LOL methinks they meant global warming… Global Warning Made Hurricane Melissa More Damaging, Researchers Say www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/c...

Global Warning Made Hurricane Melissa More Damaging, Researchers Say

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 8d

Oldman's a treasure.

John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 9d

An important rejoinder by eminent climate scientist Michael Mann to Bill Gates recent about-face on climate change. thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...

You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it

What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 9d

This is an unprecedented historical moment that demands an unprecedented public response.

I’m incredibly thankful for the solidarity shown by elected officials, public figures, constituents, and others over the past few days.

Collection of headlines after the Federal Indictment

John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 11d

President Trump's recent comments about nuclear testing are clueless, ambiguous, and dangerous. thebulletin.org/2025/10/the-...

The experts respond to Trump’s proposal to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis”

What did Trump mean by resuming nuclear testing? And what are the implications, in the worst-case scenario?

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 12d

I have no idea whether this woman would make a good member of Congress. But I appreciate what she's doing as she runs for office. Other Democrats could learn a few things from her approach.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12d

I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12d

I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.

John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 17d

This what John Roberts and his allied Supremes wrought with their legally insupportable presidential immunity decision. Shame. The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...

The Peril of a White House That Flaunts Its Indifference to the Law

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 18d

The irrationality of this article would be funny if it weren't so divorced from reality. Yes, Justice Department officials OKed an investigation that led to ... the very, very deserved indictment of Donald Trump for attempting to overturn a valid election. www.nationalreview.com/news/garland...

Garland, Wray Signed Off on FBI’s Sweeping Anti-Trump Investigation | National Review

As part of the investigation, the FBI targeted the phone records and communications of eight GOP senators and a Republican congressman.

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 18d

A metaphor for the Trump administration's overall method.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 18d

ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.

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Satellite view of the White House showing an image on the left where the East Wing is still standing and an image on the right where it's completely demolished

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 18d

ABC News pulled the satellite imagery of the White House comparing Sept. 26 to today.

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 18d

I enjoyed talking to Bigelow and Oppenheim. Hope you enjoy the conversation. thebulletin.org/2025/10/a-co...

A conversation with Kathryn Bigelow, director of 'A House of Dynamite,' and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim

A conversation among Kathryn Bigelow, director of the film "A House of Dynamite," Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the script for the movie, and Bulletin editor in chief John Mecklin. The film, which deals w...

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 18d

I’ve known people to talk out their asses. Didn’t know about the breathing in…

Sam Cole @samleecole.bsky.social · 18d

some of you already doing this www.404media.co/breathing-th...

Breathing Through Our Butts Declared Safe After First Human Trial

The first application of enteral ventilation—aka breathing through the bum—to humans proved the technique is safe.

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Sam Cole @samleecole.bsky.social · 18d

some of you already doing this www.404media.co/breathing-th...

Breathing Through Our Butts Declared Safe After First Human Trial

The first application of enteral ventilation—aka breathing through the bum—to humans proved the technique is safe.

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François Diaz-Maurin @francoisdm.bsky.social · 19d

🚨 JUST IN: Bulletin editor in chief @meckdevil.bsky.social in conversation with Kathryn Bigelow, director of the film "A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE," and Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the script for the movie.

The film, which deals with a nuclear attack on Chicago, debuts on @netflix.com Friday, October 24.

A conversation with Kathryn Bigelow, director of 'A House of Dynamite,' and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim

A conversation among Kathryn Bigelow, director of the film "A House of Dynamite," Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the script for the movie, and Bulletin editor in chief John Mecklin. The film, which deals w...

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 19d

It's simpler than Obama is making it. Want to stop the slide to autocracy and dictatorship, fellow Californians? Vote for Prop 50.

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

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.

John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 19d

No, stupid. Why would any school, law firm, or company think the asks from a wannabe dictator would be stopped by acquiesence? They will not.

Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 19d

Sad

Politico @politico.com · 19d

The DOJ says its civil rights investigations into the University of Virginia will be closed once the university completes planned reforms prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19d

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19d

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.

Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 19d

Sad

Politico @politico.com · 19d

The DOJ says its civil rights investigations into the University of Virginia will be closed once the university completes planned reforms prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Justice Department finalizes deal with University of Virginia to pause civil rights probes

The investigations will be closed once the university completes planned reforms prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the agency said.

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 20d

This is a very good piece. And Chicago is a very good city.

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 20d

"Frivolity and absurdity are kryptonite to authoritarians..."

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Opinion | The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance

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Council on Strategic Risks @councilonstrategicrisks.org · 20d

When states increase interest in tactical nuclear weapons, risks can multiply quickly.

Join authors @andrewfacini.com + Lily Boland and moderator @elianajjohns.bsky.social for a timely conversation on a major new report on the consequences of TNW use.

📅 Thu, Oct 23 | 11:00 ET
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Launch Event: The Consequences of Tactical Nuclear Weapons Use - The Council on Strategic Risks

Join authors Andrew Facini and Lily Boland, and moderator Eliana Johns from the Federation of American Scientists, for an open conversation on the latest CSR report, The Consequences of Tactical Nucle...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 20d

"Frivolity and absurdity are kryptonite to authoritarians..."

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...

Opinion | The Rise of the Inflatable Chicken Resistance

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John Mecklin @meckdevil.bsky.social · 21d

I wonder if the people in the current Justice Department understand that bar associations can end their careers. For lawyers, lying to federal judges, in easy documentable ways, is tantamount to committing professional suicide. Pam Bondi, meet Rudy Giuliani.