nedfc4952
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Former CIA case officer. Father of three sons. Williams College Eph. U.S. Army War College grad.
“Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” John Lewis
“Speak up, speak out, get in the way. Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” John Lewis
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Oh look. Yesterday I wrote: "They're trying to provoke enough violence so they can declare martial law and cancel the elections altogether" and now he's taking the next step:
January 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Oh look. Yesterday I wrote: "They're trying to provoke enough violence so they can declare martial law and cancel the elections altogether" and now he's taking the next step:
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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Canada has already lost its measles elimination status.
The US is on track to lose its status in January.
Just like with COVID, it’s the kids who are going to pay the biggest price.
They have no agency. They can’t decide to get vaccinated, their parents must do the right thing.
The US is on track to lose its status in January.
Just like with COVID, it’s the kids who are going to pay the biggest price.
They have no agency. They can’t decide to get vaccinated, their parents must do the right thing.
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Canada has already lost its measles elimination status.
The US is on track to lose its status in January.
Just like with COVID, it’s the kids who are going to pay the biggest price.
They have no agency. They can’t decide to get vaccinated, their parents must do the right thing.
The US is on track to lose its status in January.
Just like with COVID, it’s the kids who are going to pay the biggest price.
They have no agency. They can’t decide to get vaccinated, their parents must do the right thing.
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“At what point must a senior officer refuse to obey an order that, while issued by the command, is in fact illegal — or that would serve the interests of an aspiring autocrat rather than the Constitution and the Republic it protects — a moment when the armed forces may be our last line of defense?”
November 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
“At what point must a senior officer refuse to obey an order that, while issued by the command, is in fact illegal — or that would serve the interests of an aspiring autocrat rather than the Constitution and the Republic it protects — a moment when the armed forces may be our last line of defense?”
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Today @steadystate2025 published an "An Open Letter to the Serving and Former Flag Officers of the U.S. Military" -- they face awful decisions.
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An Open Letter to the Serving and Former Flag Officers of the U.S. Military
The Steady State | October 31, 2025
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November 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Today @steadystate2025 published an "An Open Letter to the Serving and Former Flag Officers of the U.S. Military" -- they face awful decisions.
substack.com/@steadystate...
substack.com/@steadystate...
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SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
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Is anyone keeping track of cost of Trump's pardons in lost fines and restitution payments?
Santos "will also no longer be required to pay more than $370,000 in court-ordered restitution to his victims"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Santos "will also no longer be required to pay more than $370,000 in court-ordered restitution to his victims"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Trump Orders Santos to Be Freed From Prison ‘Immediately’
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Is anyone keeping track of cost of Trump's pardons in lost fines and restitution payments?
Santos "will also no longer be required to pay more than $370,000 in court-ordered restitution to his victims"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
Santos "will also no longer be required to pay more than $370,000 in court-ordered restitution to his victims"
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...
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I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
October 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
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The “most transparent administration in history!” just furloughed the ICE office tasked with ensuring that people in immigration detention are kept safe.
October 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The “most transparent administration in history!” just furloughed the ICE office tasked with ensuring that people in immigration detention are kept safe.
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Let’s be clear: Donald Trump is waging war against America with our military.
October 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Let’s be clear: Donald Trump is waging war against America with our military.
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Walz: This is North Korea style stuff. And it's being done because this is a weak, thin skinned man who's failing as a president. All of the things he promised are not happening.
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
September 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Walz: This is North Korea style stuff. And it's being done because this is a weak, thin skinned man who's failing as a president. All of the things he promised are not happening.
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
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Trump is launching a full blown attack on free speech while his harem of billionaires buys up every media platform. This is no coincidence. It’s a coordinated attack on your fundamental right to speak freely without worrying if you’ll lose your job or worse.
ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump is launching a full blown attack on free speech while his harem of billionaires buys up every media platform. This is no coincidence. It’s a coordinated attack on your fundamental right to speak freely without worrying if you’ll lose your job or worse.
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19 drones launched over several hours, from Russia and Belarus, into Poland, were not a mistake. Many of them did not carry explosives, so they had not gone astray in Ukraine....they were a probe of Poland, NATO and Trump.
September 12, 2025 at 4:37 AM
19 drones launched over several hours, from Russia and Belarus, into Poland, were not a mistake. Many of them did not carry explosives, so they had not gone astray in Ukraine....they were a probe of Poland, NATO and Trump.
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Make it make sense…
New reports show DHS is suspending investigations into crimes such as human trafficking, child exploitation, and terrorism to divert resources into arresting immigrants.
New reports show DHS is suspending investigations into crimes such as human trafficking, child exploitation, and terrorism to divert resources into arresting immigrants.
September 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Make it make sense…
New reports show DHS is suspending investigations into crimes such as human trafficking, child exploitation, and terrorism to divert resources into arresting immigrants.
New reports show DHS is suspending investigations into crimes such as human trafficking, child exploitation, and terrorism to divert resources into arresting immigrants.
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(During today’s hearing, the judge said that her clerks have also been up since around 2:30 a.m., when she called them about the emergency motion for a temporary restraining order.)
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Pour one out for Judge Sparkle Sooknanan’s clerks this Labor Day weekend
Can we stop to talk about how remarkable the timing was? Compliant at 1am, Judge engaged at 2am, ex parte call to the Government at 2:30am (they did not answer), TRO at 4am?
On a Sunday of a holiday weekend?!
On a Sunday of a holiday weekend?!
August 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
(During today’s hearing, the judge said that her clerks have also been up since around 2:30 a.m., when she called them about the emergency motion for a temporary restraining order.)
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New Analysis:
Using the National Guard against the unhoused population of D.C. costs 4X more than just housing them.
Using the National Guard against the unhoused population of D.C. costs 4X more than just housing them.
August 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
New Analysis:
Using the National Guard against the unhoused population of D.C. costs 4X more than just housing them.
Using the National Guard against the unhoused population of D.C. costs 4X more than just housing them.
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ps_dc
NEW: We could house every unhoused person in D.C. for a quarter of the cost of Trump’s D.C. invasion.
And that’s not just true in D.C. — it’s true in just about every state in the country.
🔗 Find the new analysis from IPS @nationalpriorities researcher Hanna Homestead at the link in our bio.
NEW: We could house every unhoused person in D.C. for a quarter of the cost of Trump’s D.C. invasion.
And that’s not just true in D.C. — it’s true in just about every state in the country.
🔗 Find the new analysis from IPS @nationalpriorities researcher Hanna Homestead at the link in our bio.
August 29, 2025 at 6:13 PM
ps_dc
NEW: We could house every unhoused person in D.C. for a quarter of the cost of Trump’s D.C. invasion.
And that’s not just true in D.C. — it’s true in just about every state in the country.
🔗 Find the new analysis from IPS @nationalpriorities researcher Hanna Homestead at the link in our bio.
NEW: We could house every unhoused person in D.C. for a quarter of the cost of Trump’s D.C. invasion.
And that’s not just true in D.C. — it’s true in just about every state in the country.
🔗 Find the new analysis from IPS @nationalpriorities researcher Hanna Homestead at the link in our bio.
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Intelligence Chief Gabbard Slammed for Identifying Undercover CIA Officer
www.thedailybeast.com/intelligence...
www.thedailybeast.com/intelligence...
Intelligence Chief Gabbard Slammed for Identifying Undercover CIA Officer
The covert official was included in a list of names shared by Gabbard online.
www.thedailybeast.com
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Intelligence Chief Gabbard Slammed for Identifying Undercover CIA Officer
www.thedailybeast.com/intelligence...
www.thedailybeast.com/intelligence...
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You can be pretty sure that the CDC under Trump, RFK Jr and their band of crackpots is going to restrict Covid vaccines for everyone.
The CDC will be an anti-vaccine agency, just like Trump has reversed the mission of the EPA to serve industrial polluters. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The CDC will be an anti-vaccine agency, just like Trump has reversed the mission of the EPA to serve industrial polluters. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
You can be pretty sure that the CDC under Trump, RFK Jr and their band of crackpots is going to restrict Covid vaccines for everyone.
The CDC will be an anti-vaccine agency, just like Trump has reversed the mission of the EPA to serve industrial polluters. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The CDC will be an anti-vaccine agency, just like Trump has reversed the mission of the EPA to serve industrial polluters. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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"America First”: A Really Terrible Idea That Weakens and Endangers America
"Cooperative international action is called for. Cooperation with others magnifies, not diminishes, and strengthens, not weakens, American standing and power."
"Cooperative international action is called for. Cooperation with others magnifies, not diminishes, and strengthens, not weakens, American standing and power."
"America First”: A Really Terrible Idea That Weakens and Endangers America
The Steady State: by Tom Wolfson
open.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"America First”: A Really Terrible Idea That Weakens and Endangers America
"Cooperative international action is called for. Cooperation with others magnifies, not diminishes, and strengthens, not weakens, American standing and power."
"Cooperative international action is called for. Cooperation with others magnifies, not diminishes, and strengthens, not weakens, American standing and power."