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Mic Farris
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In America, elected officials should be elected. However, it took a law in one modern American city to guarantee that elections are held.
The #1 Amazon New Release in History Short Reads - Local Democracy in America - is available now.
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Donald Trump fell asleep during a Cabinet meeting, raising new questions about Joe Biden's health.
December 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Donald Trump fell asleep during a Cabinet meeting, raising new questions about Joe Biden's health.
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys must must must receive Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for their roles in The Beast In Me - plus the show must absolutely receive nods and wins…
…and if Matthew Rhys does not win ALL the awards, I am not sure what people are watching.
That’s the post #TheBeastInMe
…and if Matthew Rhys does not win ALL the awards, I am not sure what people are watching.
That’s the post #TheBeastInMe
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys must must must receive Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for their roles in The Beast In Me - plus the show must absolutely receive nods and wins…
…and if Matthew Rhys does not win ALL the awards, I am not sure what people are watching.
That’s the post #TheBeastInMe
…and if Matthew Rhys does not win ALL the awards, I am not sure what people are watching.
That’s the post #TheBeastInMe
Unbelievably corrupt
New: By federally pardoning his old regime from charges they do not even face, Trump is signaling his current crew: Loyalty means immunity. Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others Involved in Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Unbelievably corrupt
In physics, a “blueshift” is “the displacement of the spectrum to shorter wavelengths in the light coming from distant celestial objects moving toward the observer.”
Maybe America too is seeing the light…
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Blue Shift
www.micfarris.com/articles/blu...
Maybe America too is seeing the light…
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Blue Shift
www.micfarris.com/articles/blu...
Blue Shift — Mic Farris
Seeing the light - hope getting closer From the Decisions Newsletter
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November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In physics, a “blueshift” is “the displacement of the spectrum to shorter wavelengths in the light coming from distant celestial objects moving toward the observer.”
Maybe America too is seeing the light…
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Blue Shift
www.micfarris.com/articles/blu...
Maybe America too is seeing the light…
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Blue Shift
www.micfarris.com/articles/blu...
These have to have been some of the most fun articles for @ryanjreilly.com to write.
Jurors showed NO APPETITE for the Justice Department's case against "sandwich guy"...
The jury — which FEASTED on sandwiches for lunch Thursday...
Jurors showed NO APPETITE for the Justice Department's case against "sandwich guy"...
The jury — which FEASTED on sandwiches for lunch Thursday...
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
These have to have been some of the most fun articles for @ryanjreilly.com to write.
Jurors showed NO APPETITE for the Justice Department's case against "sandwich guy"...
The jury — which FEASTED on sandwiches for lunch Thursday...
Jurors showed NO APPETITE for the Justice Department's case against "sandwich guy"...
The jury — which FEASTED on sandwiches for lunch Thursday...
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BREAKING:
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
BREAKING:
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
NBC News projects: Prop 50 Congressional Redistricting has been approved.
A rapid fire rundown of the key election decisions America will be making this week, plus the efforts to make it more difficult for us to drive our future.
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Election 2025 Edition
www.micfarris.com/articles/ele...
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Election 2025 Edition
www.micfarris.com/articles/ele...
Decisions: Election 2025 Edition — Mic Farris
America will be making key decisions this week. From the Decisions Newsletter
www.micfarris.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A rapid fire rundown of the key election decisions America will be making this week, plus the efforts to make it more difficult for us to drive our future.
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Election 2025 Edition
www.micfarris.com/articles/ele...
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Election 2025 Edition
www.micfarris.com/articles/ele...
Probably one of the most covincing theories for governance by the Trump administration
October 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Probably one of the most covincing theories for governance by the Trump administration
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People are fired up! So much joy! In South Jersey! @crindivisible.bsky.social #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
People are fired up! So much joy! In South Jersey! @crindivisible.bsky.social #nokings
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October 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Live from No Kings on n Cedarburg
October 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Live from No Kings on n Cedarburg
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This is one of the *small* protests in Delco, Pa. (Havertown) - hundreds already out here, amid a cacophony of honking horns
October 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is one of the *small* protests in Delco, Pa. (Havertown) - hundreds already out here, amid a cacophony of honking horns
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Looks like people showed up in DC
October 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Looks like people showed up in DC
My newsletter went out before I could include reference to this story, but this is a stunning escalation from Noem.
"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone."
"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone."
“I … met with the governor, met with the mayor, met with the chief of police, and the superintendent of the highway patrol. They’re all lying, and disingenuous, and dishonest people,” Noem said, because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.
ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.
trib.al
October 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
My newsletter went out before I could include reference to this story, but this is a stunning escalation from Noem.
"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone."
"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone."
The things we’ve taken for granted – a stable economy, the fair application of the rule of law... – are being continually undermined – it’s time to stand up and stand united.
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Political Prosecutions and Frogs
www.micfarris.com/articles/pol...
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Political Prosecutions and Frogs
www.micfarris.com/articles/pol...
Political Prosecutions and Frogs — Mic Farris
The latest displays of weakness and strength From the Decisions Newsletter
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October 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The things we’ve taken for granted – a stable economy, the fair application of the rule of law... – are being continually undermined – it’s time to stand up and stand united.
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Political Prosecutions and Frogs
www.micfarris.com/articles/pol...
My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Political Prosecutions and Frogs
www.micfarris.com/articles/pol...
No Kings
Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”
👉👉 nokings.org
👉👉 nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
No Kings
God bless Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A small group of federal agents in camouflage and face masks watched from atop the immigration processing center Thursday night as a unicorn, peacock, dinosaur and raccoon danced to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'
Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.
www.nbcnews.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
God bless Portland
"While there is national focus on the plight of American democracy, [] antidemocratic tendencies are not new and can come out when polarizing splits are present and the desire to keep power is evident."
From my new book - now available in paperback.
www.amazon.com/Local-Democr...
From my new book - now available in paperback.
www.amazon.com/Local-Democr...
Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance
Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance [Farris, Mic] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance
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October 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"While there is national focus on the plight of American democracy, [] antidemocratic tendencies are not new and can come out when polarizing splits are present and the desire to keep power is evident."
From my new book - now available in paperback.
www.amazon.com/Local-Democr...
From my new book - now available in paperback.
www.amazon.com/Local-Democr...
Age yourself with a film you saw in a cinema as a kid
September 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Age yourself with a film you saw in a cinema as a kid