@sjstossel.bsky.social
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Never forget this: The GOP’s nonsensical culture war is meant to distract you from corporate corruption, worker oppression, and staggering wealth inequality.
December 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Never forget this: The GOP’s nonsensical culture war is meant to distract you from corporate corruption, worker oppression, and staggering wealth inequality.
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More of this nationwide please!
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
More of this nationwide please!
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
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There is no reason to be polite or decorous about this any more.
The current Supreme Court is corrupt.
US democracy cannot survive unless it is reformed.
The current Supreme Court is corrupt.
US democracy cannot survive unless it is reformed.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
There is no reason to be polite or decorous about this any more.
The current Supreme Court is corrupt.
US democracy cannot survive unless it is reformed.
The current Supreme Court is corrupt.
US democracy cannot survive unless it is reformed.
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"Whatever the reason, Witkoff is prolonging the conflict. He is not promoting peace....If this were a normal American administration, he would be fired immediately. But nothing about this negotiation, or this administration, is normal at all."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why Does Steve Witkoff Keep Taking Russia’s Side?
Trump’s envoy isn’t promoting peace. His interventions are helping Vladimir Putin.
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"Whatever the reason, Witkoff is prolonging the conflict. He is not promoting peace....If this were a normal American administration, he would be fired immediately. But nothing about this negotiation, or this administration, is normal at all."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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"There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military—one of which is the risk of endangering them."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
A Terrible and Avoidable Tragedy in D.C.
Trump was warned that members of the military could be attacked.
www.theatlantic.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military—one of which is the risk of endangering them."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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In early Oct. 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for a national Day of Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of Nov., which that year fell on Nov. 26 (162 yrs ago today).
Here’s a link to more information on Lincoln and Thanksgiving from Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Here’s a link to more information on Lincoln and Thanksgiving from Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Lincoln and Thanksgiving - Lincoln Home National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
www.nps.gov
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
In early Oct. 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for a national Day of Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of Nov., which that year fell on Nov. 26 (162 yrs ago today).
Here’s a link to more information on Lincoln and Thanksgiving from Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Here’s a link to more information on Lincoln and Thanksgiving from Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
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Sen. Mark Kelly: “I’m not backing down. I’m not shutting up. If somebody in my situation was to do that, what is the message that sends to not only service members but government employees?How about to just U.S. citizens about what our First Amendment rights are?”
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
‘An Example MUST BE SET’
The pursuit of Mark Kelly in the military-justice system sends a clear message to service members and veterans.
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly: “I’m not backing down. I’m not shutting up. If somebody in my situation was to do that, what is the message that sends to not only service members but government employees?How about to just U.S. citizens about what our First Amendment rights are?”
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
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Deb Fallows, on some of the reasons to be thankful for one another these days — and some more examples of people standing up, standing together, standing strong.
(On my substack, no paywall.)
fallows.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
(On my substack, no paywall.)
fallows.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
Thankful for One Another.
Keeping sight of the encouraging examples, in discouraging times. (Including a guest post.)
fallows.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Deb Fallows, on some of the reasons to be thankful for one another these days — and some more examples of people standing up, standing together, standing strong.
(On my substack, no paywall.)
fallows.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
(On my substack, no paywall.)
fallows.substack.com/p/thankful-f...
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"Kennedy is a 'liar' and a 'terrible human being,' Paul Offit told me. 'If he has data showing he’s right, then fucking publish it. He can’t, because he doesn’t have those data.'"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?
How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
"Kennedy is a 'liar' and a 'terrible human being,' Paul Offit told me. 'If he has data showing he’s right, then fucking publish it. He can’t, because he doesn’t have those data.'"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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"Kennedy is a 'liar' and a 'terrible human being,' Paul Offit told me. 'If he has data showing he’s right, then fucking publish it. He can’t, because he doesn’t have those data.'"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?
How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Kennedy is a 'liar' and a 'terrible human being,' Paul Offit told me. 'If he has data showing he’s right, then fucking publish it. He can’t, because he doesn’t have those data.'"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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1/ This is a devastatingly good article on RFK Jr by @michaelscherer.bsky.social. Even if you’re someone, like me, who has followed this arc and his devastating impact on public health, it’s a must read. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?
How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1/ This is a devastatingly good article on RFK Jr by @michaelscherer.bsky.social. Even if you’re someone, like me, who has followed this arc and his devastating impact on public health, it’s a must read. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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"Kennedy is a 'liar' and a 'terrible human being,' Paul Offit told me. 'If he has data showing he’s right, then fucking publish it. He can’t, because he doesn’t have those data.'"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?
How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
"Kennedy is a 'liar' and a 'terrible human being,' Paul Offit told me. 'If he has data showing he’s right, then fucking publish it. He can’t, because he doesn’t have those data.'"
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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"He suggested that he regretted agreeing to talk with me, and compared our relationship to the fable of the scorpion who asks the frog for help crossing a river, only to sting and kill the frog after it does."
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?
How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
"He suggested that he regretted agreeing to talk with me, and compared our relationship to the fable of the scorpion who asks the frog for help crossing a river, only to sting and kill the frog after it does."
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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“'Will I see dinosaurs?' Kennedy told me he asked the person offering him the LSD. 'I had a deep interest in paleontology,' he explained to me. That was perhaps the first time this particular reason has ever been given for deciding to take psychedelics."
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?
How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
“'Will I see dinosaurs?' Kennedy told me he asked the person offering him the LSD. 'I had a deep interest in paleontology,' he explained to me. That was perhaps the first time this particular reason has ever been given for deciding to take psychedelics."
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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Thirty years ago, we launched theatlantic.com—before the New York Times or the Washington Post had websites. And, yes, we really did use **HTML for Dummies** to learn coding and we looked into having monks digitize our archive.www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...re
https://theatlantic.com—before
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thirty years ago, we launched theatlantic.com—before the New York Times or the Washington Post had websites. And, yes, we really did use **HTML for Dummies** to learn coding and we looked into having monks digitize our archive.www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...re
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Indian vultures help keep rabies down as they hunt wild dogs. Giant sequoias store CO2. Tokay geckos have inspired waterproof adhesive bandages.
Plants and animals help humans in surprising ways. See how:
Plants and animals help humans in surprising ways. See how:
50 species that save us
Explore the ways animals and plants protect human health and what’s at stake when species are endangered.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Indian vultures help keep rabies down as they hunt wild dogs. Giant sequoias store CO2. Tokay geckos have inspired waterproof adhesive bandages.
Plants and animals help humans in surprising ways. See how:
Plants and animals help humans in surprising ways. See how:
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"If you fear your country is slipping toward authoritarianism, isn’t sacrificing your late-night Subway snack the least you should do?"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Inside the Sandwich Guy’s Jury Deliberations
Can a flung sandwich cause bodily harm?
www.theatlantic.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"If you fear your country is slipping toward authoritarianism, isn’t sacrificing your late-night Subway snack the least you should do?"
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
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"The Trump Administration is not putting veterans first."
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"The Trump Administration is not putting veterans first."
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
In honor of Veterans Day, those who have risked their lives to defend our country are speaking out against Trump, his cuts to veterans' healthcare, and his sheer contempt for veterans.
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Working every day? You all haven't worked 20 days since July, collecting a paycheck. Open the House, 🤡!
November 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Working every day? You all haven't worked 20 days since July, collecting a paycheck. Open the House, 🤡!
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In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
America’s Future Is Hungary
MAGA conservatives love Viktor Orbán. But he’s left his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished.
www.theatlantic.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In honor of Viktor Orban's visit to Washington, here's a reminder that Orban has made his country corrupt, stagnant, and impoverished:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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Watch my supercut of things Mike Johnson doesn’t know. You can see the whole show here: www.youtube.com/live/Ams4OLn...
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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I don't resent poor people who use food stamps to buy another soft drink.
I resent rich people who take away the funds for food stamps to buy another yacht.
I resent rich people who take away the funds for food stamps to buy another yacht.
November 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I don't resent poor people who use food stamps to buy another soft drink.
I resent rich people who take away the funds for food stamps to buy another yacht.
I resent rich people who take away the funds for food stamps to buy another yacht.