Clay Risen
@risenc.bsky.social
Reporter, The New York Times; author of “Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America”
“Bride-elect” is WILD.
Kinda wild that these people are just in charge of things isn’t it
February 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
“Bride-elect” is WILD.
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Folks:
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
Please circulate and share this important resource: thepanorama.shear.org/2025/04/09/t...
The Early Republic Tracker
The Early Republic Tracker documents instances where the federal government is removing facts and stories essential to the public’s understanding American history from public historical sites, muse…
thepanorama.shear.org
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Folks:
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
This is important.
SHEAR—the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (a GREAT organization)—is tracking examples of the regime erasing history.
More at the link below.
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Sorry, folks, but you can't love your Jewish friends if you don't also love pedophilia. I don't make the rules.
February 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Sorry, folks, but you can't love your Jewish friends if you don't also love pedophilia. I don't make the rules.
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I hadn’t known this. Two men who were accused of sexual abuse on the Shitty Media Men document that I created back in 2017 reached out to Michael Wolff for help as they looked to sue me, and Wolf forwarded their concerns to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein offered to help. www.jmail.world/thread/EFTA0...
February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I hadn’t known this. Two men who were accused of sexual abuse on the Shitty Media Men document that I created back in 2017 reached out to Michael Wolff for help as they looked to sue me, and Wolf forwarded their concerns to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein offered to help. www.jmail.world/thread/EFTA0...
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Well, this sucks. Growing up, he was a homestate legend. My brother did dinosaur camp with him. Fuck all these guys into the sun.
Famed Montana paleontologist Jack Horner named in Epstein files • Daily Montanan
Now-retired MSU professor and renowned paleontologist Jack Horner thanked Jeffrey Epstein and “the girls” for his visit in 2012.
dailymontanan.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Well, this sucks. Growing up, he was a homestate legend. My brother did dinosaur camp with him. Fuck all these guys into the sun.
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The English Beat had a less well known follow up to their hit “Mirror in the Bathroom”
“Kitty in the tub”
“Kitty in the tub”
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The English Beat had a less well known follow up to their hit “Mirror in the Bathroom”
“Kitty in the tub”
“Kitty in the tub”
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The White House doctoring of a protester picture "has the hallmarks of brazen disinformation from the top level of government: smearing and humiliating one citizen in order to influence public opinion," writes Erica Green. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
‘They Couldn’t Break Me’: A Protester, the White House and a Doctored Photo
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The White House doctoring of a protester picture "has the hallmarks of brazen disinformation from the top level of government: smearing and humiliating one citizen in order to influence public opinion," writes Erica Green. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/u...
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Very sorry to hear that Civil War historian Gabor Boritt has passed away.
February 3, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Very sorry to hear that Civil War historian Gabor Boritt has passed away.
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crazy that basically every person complaining about "woke overreach" over the last 12 years is also in the epstein emails being like "thanks for the pussy, jeff ;)"
February 2, 2026 at 8:53 PM
crazy that basically every person complaining about "woke overreach" over the last 12 years is also in the epstein emails being like "thanks for the pussy, jeff ;)"
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People in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage.
Southern US enters a second week of biting cold and prolonged outages
People in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage.
bit.ly
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM
People in North Carolina are digging out from a foot or more of snow and Florida farmers need their frozen plants to thaw before they can assess the damage.
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It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
February 2, 2026 at 8:25 PM
It’s your city, from the sidewalk to the skyline. The David Dinkins Municipal Building’s rooftop is open & free to everyone, starting this June.
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Really touching story about Mamdani's relationship with Richard Chow, a cab driver who has supported the mayor ever since he joined a hunger strike to help cabbies struggling with medallion debt. This is the mayor's base.
By Winnie Hu
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/n...
By Winnie Hu
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/n...
Mayor Mamdani and the Taxi Driver
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Really touching story about Mamdani's relationship with Richard Chow, a cab driver who has supported the mayor ever since he joined a hunger strike to help cabbies struggling with medallion debt. This is the mayor's base.
By Winnie Hu
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/n...
By Winnie Hu
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/n...
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Buddenbrooks is also wonderful
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Buddenbrooks is also wonderful
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Bombshell report on a mysterious and extremely sensitive and serious whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard that is being held from Congress.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Bombshell report on a mysterious and extremely sensitive and serious whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard that is being held from Congress.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
I realize I might be totally out of it, but was Bad Bunny wearing a Byrne-esque Big Suit or are his shoulders really that broad?
February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I realize I might be totally out of it, but was Bad Bunny wearing a Byrne-esque Big Suit or are his shoulders really that broad?
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“By speaking directly with the investigators the president may have provided significant ammunition to any future defense should the investigation yield criminal charges.
His conversation with the agents would probably become part of an effort to have the case dismissed as a vindictive prosecution.”
His conversation with the agents would probably become part of an effort to have the case dismissed as a vindictive prosecution.”
Trump Had Unusual Call With F.B.I. Agents After Election Center Search
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
“By speaking directly with the investigators the president may have provided significant ammunition to any future defense should the investigation yield criminal charges.
His conversation with the agents would probably become part of an effort to have the case dismissed as a vindictive prosecution.”
His conversation with the agents would probably become part of an effort to have the case dismissed as a vindictive prosecution.”
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Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
Jodi Kantor Adam Liptak Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
Jodi Kantor Adam Liptak Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
Jodi Kantor Adam Liptak Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
Jodi Kantor Adam Liptak Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!
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Last time I was at the Kennedy Center I went with my partner and a favorite colleauge and her partner to see the National Symphony Orchestra perform David Bowie’s BLACKSTAR. Took it for granted as one of the perks of living in DC. Just one more thing gone I guess.
February 2, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Last time I was at the Kennedy Center I went with my partner and a favorite colleauge and her partner to see the National Symphony Orchestra perform David Bowie’s BLACKSTAR. Took it for granted as one of the perks of living in DC. Just one more thing gone I guess.
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Tens of thousands of people across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana have gone a week without power or heat after a brutal ice storm. At least three dozen people have died in connection with the storm, officials have said.
Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
nyti.ms
February 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Tens of thousands of people across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana have gone a week without power or heat after a brutal ice storm. At least three dozen people have died in connection with the storm, officials have said.
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With ticket sales plummeting and artists pulling out, Trump decides to close the Kennedy Center for two years, promising to renovate it and try again to find an audience and performers when it reopens in 2028.
February 1, 2026 at 11:29 PM
With ticket sales plummeting and artists pulling out, Trump decides to close the Kennedy Center for two years, promising to renovate it and try again to find an audience and performers when it reopens in 2028.
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Not the point of the article, but good that these were Spanish aircrafts. Shows how all of Europe is involved in the defence of the eastern flank.
theaviationist.com/2026/02/01/r...
theaviationist.com/2026/02/01/r...
Spanish Hornets Intercept Russian Navy Su-30SM With a Rare Weapon Loadout Over the Baltic
During a recent mission, Spanish Air Force F-18M Hornets intercepted a Russian Naval Aviation Su-30SM2 carrying an unusual loadout for operations over the
theaviationist.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Not the point of the article, but good that these were Spanish aircrafts. Shows how all of Europe is involved in the defence of the eastern flank.
theaviationist.com/2026/02/01/r...
theaviationist.com/2026/02/01/r...
