Robert Edwards
@robertsedwards.bsky.social
Veteran, writer, filmmaker, music and comedy nerd, blogging at The King’s Necktie thekingsnecktie.substack.com. Author of RESISTING THE RIGHT, from OR Books. Writer/director of "Land of the Blind" starring Ralph Fiennes and Donald Sutherland.
Holiday tradition. Greetings from the Group W Bench.
Alice's Restaurant - Original 1967 Recording
YouTube video by Stiletto
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November 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Holiday tradition. Greetings from the Group W Bench.
1/ Rough Thanksgiving Eve, in matters big and small.
Two National Guardsmen are in critical condition after being shot by a gunman in DC.
A federal court allowed North Carolina to use a map gerrymandered by Republicans to give them additional seats in the US House of Representatives,
Two National Guardsmen are in critical condition after being shot by a gunman in DC.
A federal court allowed North Carolina to use a map gerrymandered by Republicans to give them additional seats in the US House of Representatives,
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 AM
1/ Rough Thanksgiving Eve, in matters big and small.
Two National Guardsmen are in critical condition after being shot by a gunman in DC.
A federal court allowed North Carolina to use a map gerrymandered by Republicans to give them additional seats in the US House of Representatives,
Two National Guardsmen are in critical condition after being shot by a gunman in DC.
A federal court allowed North Carolina to use a map gerrymandered by Republicans to give them additional seats in the US House of Representatives,
Hey Boston friends:
I'll be in town on Dec 12 at East End Books's Boston Seaport location to discuss my book RESISTING THE RIGHT, a guide to opposing the second Trump administration and the rise of right wing autocracy in the US. Come out if you can!
I'll be in town on Dec 12 at East End Books's Boston Seaport location to discuss my book RESISTING THE RIGHT, a guide to opposing the second Trump administration and the rise of right wing autocracy in the US. Come out if you can!
East End Books Boston Seaport Presents: Bob Edwards "Resisting the Right" at 6pm - Boston Seaport
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eastendbooksptown.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hey Boston friends:
I'll be in town on Dec 12 at East End Books's Boston Seaport location to discuss my book RESISTING THE RIGHT, a guide to opposing the second Trump administration and the rise of right wing autocracy in the US. Come out if you can!
I'll be in town on Dec 12 at East End Books's Boston Seaport location to discuss my book RESISTING THE RIGHT, a guide to opposing the second Trump administration and the rise of right wing autocracy in the US. Come out if you can!
Strong candidate for headline of the week.
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the R was delayed at 23rd St.
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the R was delayed at 23rd St.
SEE IT: Chicken that delayed morning commute in Queens had been abandoned on subway
Video footage showed the man set the bird down on the seat beside him and disembarked, leaving his feathered friend behind. The chicken remained seated, one source narrated, opining the bird was &#…
www.nydailynews.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Strong candidate for headline of the week.
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the R was delayed at 23rd St.
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the R was delayed at 23rd St.
Join a nationwide campaign to make companies that bend the knee to Trump feel our disapproval where it hurts the most—in their bottom line. Amazon, Target, and Home Depot are chief among them.
Economic levers are among our best ways to make the powerful respond. Click below to learn more.
Economic levers are among our best ways to make the powerful respond. Click below to learn more.
We Ain’t Buying It! - Economic Pressure on Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - We Ain’t Buying It!
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Join a nationwide campaign to make companies that bend the knee to Trump feel our disapproval where it hurts the most—in their bottom line. Amazon, Target, and Home Depot are chief among them.
Economic levers are among our best ways to make the powerful respond. Click below to learn more.
Economic levers are among our best ways to make the powerful respond. Click below to learn more.
Offered without comment.
Karoline Leavitt’s nephew’s mother detained by US immigration agents
Bruna Ferreira, who has a child with the White House press secretary’s brother, is now in custody at an ICE facility
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Offered without comment.
1/ A fitting companion to Bill McKibben's recent, profound piece about the hijacking of Christianity (see comments). Like the teachings of the historical Jesus, dharma practice as preached by the Buddha obviously could not be further from the venal and violent perversion
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
1/ A fitting companion to Bill McKibben's recent, profound piece about the hijacking of Christianity (see comments). Like the teachings of the historical Jesus, dharma practice as preached by the Buddha obviously could not be further from the venal and violent perversion
RIP Jimmy.
The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
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November 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
RIP Jimmy.
@rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich on how we can get rid of Citizens United through ballot initiatives. That would be a massive step forward in repairing our democracy.
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
robertreich.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
@rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich on how we can get rid of Citizens United through ballot initiatives. That would be a massive step forward in repairing our democracy.
Maybe the most lifeless cover ever, which nevertheless hit #30 on the Hot 100 in 1973.
Fans of Andrew Hickey will know that this band, Cross Country, evolved out of the Tokens, who did “The Lions Sleeps Tonight.” The lion may be sleeping, but Wilson Pickett is rolling over in his grave.
Fans of Andrew Hickey will know that this band, Cross Country, evolved out of the Tokens, who did “The Lions Sleeps Tonight.” The lion may be sleeping, but Wilson Pickett is rolling over in his grave.
In the Midnight Hour
YouTube video by Cross Country - Topic
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November 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Maybe the most lifeless cover ever, which nevertheless hit #30 on the Hot 100 in 1973.
Fans of Andrew Hickey will know that this band, Cross Country, evolved out of the Tokens, who did “The Lions Sleeps Tonight.” The lion may be sleeping, but Wilson Pickett is rolling over in his grave.
Fans of Andrew Hickey will know that this band, Cross Country, evolved out of the Tokens, who did “The Lions Sleeps Tonight.” The lion may be sleeping, but Wilson Pickett is rolling over in his grave.
It read better in the original Russian.
Trump Offers a Ukraine Peace Plan the Kremlin Can Love
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It read better in the original Russian.
Alito comes to Trump's aid once again. We will see how the Court ultimately rules, but its record of carrying water for this administration does not make me optimistic.
Supreme court blocks order that found Texas congressional map was likely racially biased
Temporary hold on lower court ruling will remain in place while supreme court considers whether to allow new map
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Alito comes to Trump's aid once again. We will see how the Court ultimately rules, but its record of carrying water for this administration does not make me optimistic.
Trump now walking back his praise for Mamdani, claiming he was misinformed by aides about who he was. "I was only nice to him because I thought he was a terrorist who'd killed lots of Americans."
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Trump now walking back his praise for Mamdani, claiming he was misinformed by aides about who he was. "I was only nice to him because I thought he was a terrorist who'd killed lots of Americans."
Eloquent and powerful, from the great James Carroll, author of "Constantine's Sword" and many other books.
Secret Sharers: Jews, Muslims, and this Long, Cruel War - The American Prospect
Jews and Muslims are victims of victims, an endless death cycle that grips Israelis and Palestinians alike.
prospect.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Eloquent and powerful, from the great James Carroll, author of "Constantine's Sword" and many other books.
Today's reminder that Trump ginning up outrage by calling for the execution of members of Congress does not change the fact that he is all over the Epstein files, no matter how much he wishes that it did.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today's reminder that Trump ginning up outrage by calling for the execution of members of Congress does not change the fact that he is all over the Epstein files, no matter how much he wishes that it did.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
In the wake of the latest Epstein news, this is an essay I wrote on that topic last summer. More germane than ever.
The Dumbest Scandal
Live by the sword.
thekingsnecktie.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In the wake of the latest Epstein news, this is an essay I wrote on that topic last summer. More germane than ever.
Just to be clear, it is already the case that US military personnel are duty bound to refuse illegal orders.
What's new is a sitting US president calling for members of Congress to be hanged because he doesn't like them reminding US military personnel of item #1, above.
What's new is a sitting US president calling for members of Congress to be hanged because he doesn't like them reminding US military personnel of item #1, above.
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Just to be clear, it is already the case that US military personnel are duty bound to refuse illegal orders.
What's new is a sitting US president calling for members of Congress to be hanged because he doesn't like them reminding US military personnel of item #1, above.
What's new is a sitting US president calling for members of Congress to be hanged because he doesn't like them reminding US military personnel of item #1, above.
Yes, you read that headline right.
Ellisons Tap Saudis to Fund News Media Takeover - The American Prospect
If the Saudi crown prince owns a piece of CNN and CBS News, how will they cover No Kings Days?
prospect.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Yes, you read that headline right.
ASK E. JEAN's New York City premiere tonight at DOC NYC tonight. Here's director Ivy Meeropol on @wnyc.org's "All of It with Alison Stewart" yesterday.
DOC NYC: 'Ask E. Jean' | All Of It | WNYC
Director Ivy Meeropol discusses her new documentary "Ask E. Jean," about E. Jean Carroll's decision to come forward with her accusation of sexual assault against President Donald Trum...
www.wnyc.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
ASK E. JEAN's New York City premiere tonight at DOC NYC tonight. Here's director Ivy Meeropol on @wnyc.org's "All of It with Alison Stewart" yesterday.
Savvy assessment here from @nberlat.bsky.social. The Epstein files will not likely be the end of Trump, but they will hurt him—potentially a lot—and that matters.
The Epstein Files Will Continue To Hurt Trump
They won’t destroy him. He can’t escape them either.
www.everythingishorrible.net
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Savvy assessment here from @nberlat.bsky.social. The Epstein files will not likely be the end of Trump, but they will hurt him—potentially a lot—and that matters.
New blog post today. “Artists are a threat to American fascism.” For the GOP, that’s reason for panic; for us, it’s a call to action.
Fall of Freedom’s coordinated wave of creative resistance aims to mobilize the arts to resist the authoritarianism of the current presidency.
Fall of Freedom’s coordinated wave of creative resistance aims to mobilize the arts to resist the authoritarianism of the current presidency.
Fall of Freedom
"Artists are a threat to American fascism." For the GOP, that’s reason for panic; for us, it’s a call to action.
open.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
New blog post today. “Artists are a threat to American fascism.” For the GOP, that’s reason for panic; for us, it’s a call to action.
Fall of Freedom’s coordinated wave of creative resistance aims to mobilize the arts to resist the authoritarianism of the current presidency.
Fall of Freedom’s coordinated wave of creative resistance aims to mobilize the arts to resist the authoritarianism of the current presidency.