Paul Schmitz
@paulschmitz1.bsky.social
Dad, husband, and dog lover. Food & music fanatic, traveler and bibliophile (esp history). Help diverse leaders & groups work better together for greater social impact through Leading Inside Out and Collective Impact Forum. Author: Everyone Leads
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I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
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From former WaPo publisher Marty Baron himself: yes, this is just as craven & stupid as it appears.
Recommended reading for anyone trying to wrap their head around today’s WaPo news
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February 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
From former WaPo publisher Marty Baron himself: yes, this is just as craven & stupid as it appears.
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Again, I know everyone wants to yell at The Democrats & Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jefferies, but there are 10-25 people in Washington who could literally end all of this tomorrow, & none of them are Democrats, & they continue to get 24/7 free passes for being absolute oath-violating cowards. Focus.
Yes, we’re looking at you, Lisa Murkowski & Susan Collins & Thom Tillis, you absolute oath-violating cowards.
These 5 people could caucus with the Democrats, giving them a majority & firmly opposing the fascism, any time. It might be nice for an enterprising journalist to ask them why they keep not doing this every day as the crimes & corruption continue & John Thune refuses to fulfill his oath of office.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Again, I know everyone wants to yell at The Democrats & Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jefferies, but there are 10-25 people in Washington who could literally end all of this tomorrow, & none of them are Democrats, & they continue to get 24/7 free passes for being absolute oath-violating cowards. Focus.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's bigger than basketball.
February 4, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's bigger than basketball.
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What does Giannis Antetokounmpo REALLY want?
“If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart?“
Yes, Giannis.
He tells you, in an emotional ode to Milwaukee and the #Bucks
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
“If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart?“
Yes, Giannis.
He tells you, in an emotional ode to Milwaukee and the #Bucks
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
What does Giannis Antetokounmpo want? He wants to retire with the Milwaukee Bucks
In an exclusive interview, Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed what he truly wants in an emotional ode to the city of Milwaukee and Bucks fans.
www.jsonline.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 AM
What does Giannis Antetokounmpo REALLY want?
“If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart?“
Yes, Giannis.
He tells you, in an emotional ode to Milwaukee and the #Bucks
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
“If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart?“
Yes, Giannis.
He tells you, in an emotional ode to Milwaukee and the #Bucks
www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
Thank you @jimowczarski.bsky.social and tired of all the national media folks. Hoping he does retire here (and win some more championships)
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Thank you @jimowczarski.bsky.social and tired of all the national media folks. Hoping he does retire here (and win some more championships)
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Three rules in FBI firearm training:
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Three rules in FBI firearm training:
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot
Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
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This hasn’t received nearly enough attention:
Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.
Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.
Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
Utah governor signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as redistricting appeal looms
Once the new seats are filled, Gov. Spencer Cox will have appointed five of the seven justices.
www.nbcnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
This hasn’t received nearly enough attention:
Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.
Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.
Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
From the journalist and author on one of best books about these issues
Democrats now have 2 weeks to negotiate w Congressional Republicans on a set of measures to begin to impose checks on systematically abusive conduct by ICE & CBP. Here's a valuable primer on some things that shld be on the table. Via @andreaflores.bsky.social arosaflores.substack.com/p/how-congre...
How Congress Could Start to Reform ICE and the Border Patrol
This week’s post is co-written with Deborah Fleischaker and Claire Trickler-McNulty, former DHS officials with deep experience working to reform immigration detention and enforcement.
arosaflores.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
From the journalist and author on one of best books about these issues
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Apple Has Fallen Far From the Tree
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Apple Has Fallen Far From the Tree
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Los Angeles
KEITH PORTER'S LIFE MATTERED TOO
KEITH PORTER'S LIFE MATTERED TOO
January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Los Angeles
KEITH PORTER'S LIFE MATTERED TOO
KEITH PORTER'S LIFE MATTERED TOO
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NYT Editorial from before the 2024 election.
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
January 31, 2026 at 1:14 PM
NYT Editorial from before the 2024 election.
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
Trump at least did not hide his intentions
And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
And many on Left will blame Dems…
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
And many on Left will blame Dems…
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(maybe big competitive opportunity for a chatbot that resists manipulation and other fakery /Craig)
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
(maybe big competitive opportunity for a chatbot that resists manipulation and other fakery /Craig)
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Yeah this is what Jeff Bezos is spending him money on while destroying the Washington Post and firing 16k workers!
January 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Yeah this is what Jeff Bezos is spending him money on while destroying the Washington Post and firing 16k workers!
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So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
Maine Senator Susan Collins said Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem informed her that ICE will end the immigration enforcement surge in the state.
ICE ending Maine surge, Senator Collins says - The Boston Globe
Collins said in a statement that she had pushed Noem and other Trump administration officials to have ICE “reconsider its approach to immigration enforcement in the state.”
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January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
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Does this mean a federal invasion and occupation of Texas is forthcoming?
The level of fraud in Texas is alarming.
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Does this mean a federal invasion and occupation of Texas is forthcoming?
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One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us'
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." Card...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
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Good neighbors stand by each other. Minnesota, we love you. Find ways to help our neighbors here:
https://wisdems.org/get-involved/ways-to-help-minnesota/
https://wisdems.org/get-involved/ways-to-help-minnesota/
January 29, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Good neighbors stand by each other. Minnesota, we love you. Find ways to help our neighbors here:
https://wisdems.org/get-involved/ways-to-help-minnesota/
https://wisdems.org/get-involved/ways-to-help-minnesota/
When Democrats tried to increase minimum wages and 2 senators blocked it did Democrats fail or not care or were they sabotaged by two of their own? I see people complain about Dems when 95% of them vote for what people want…blame the 5% not the vast majority who are vote for policies we want
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 PM
When Democrats tried to increase minimum wages and 2 senators blocked it did Democrats fail or not care or were they sabotaged by two of their own? I see people complain about Dems when 95% of them vote for what people want…blame the 5% not the vast majority who are vote for policies we want
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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“What we are seeing is the weakness of strong states. Regimes that rely on repression face a challenge: The more force they deploy, the more they risk exposing their own brutality to politically persuadable observers. Overreach doesn’t just project strength; it also undermines legitimacy.” Gift link
Opinion | We’re Seeing the Weakness of a Strong State
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January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
“What we are seeing is the weakness of strong states. Regimes that rely on repression face a challenge: The more force they deploy, the more they risk exposing their own brutality to politically persuadable observers. Overreach doesn’t just project strength; it also undermines legitimacy.” Gift link
My Senator
Sen. Baldwin Demands Secretary Kristi Noem’s Resignation
Sen. Baldwin Demands Secretary Kristi Noem’s Resignation
Says Homeland Security leader 'lying,' causing 'total chaos.' Johnson blames Democrats.
urbanmilwaukee.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:35 AM
My Senator
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From MN today,
ICE agent tells protestor, “You raise your voice, I ERASE your voice”
These people are power tripping
ICE agent tells protestor, “You raise your voice, I ERASE your voice”
These people are power tripping
January 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM
From MN today,
ICE agent tells protestor, “You raise your voice, I ERASE your voice”
These people are power tripping
ICE agent tells protestor, “You raise your voice, I ERASE your voice”
These people are power tripping