Will Bunch
@willbunch.bsky.social
National opinion columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer; author of After the Ivory Tower Falls; free weekly newsletter at inquirer.com/bunch
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Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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"Everywhere I went in Chicago, there were community members patrolling streets, following government agents, warning victims, and pushing back any way they could — and always, the whistles around their necks, the sign you’re around allies."
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War at Home
A record of ICE’s assault on immigrants and the people’s resistance.
hammerandhope.org
December 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Everywhere I went in Chicago, there were community members patrolling streets, following government agents, warning victims, and pushing back any way they could — and always, the whistles around their necks, the sign you’re around allies."
(via @hammerandhope.bsky.social)
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Remember last month when DHS claimed they were forced to shoot a woman w a semi-automatic weapon—part of a 10 vehicle convoy that had blocked in Border Patrol agents—bc she rammed one of their vehicles?
DOJ just dropped all charges
Always assume DHS is lying
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/m...
DOJ just dropped all charges
Always assume DHS is lying
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/m...
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Remember last month when DHS claimed they were forced to shoot a woman w a semi-automatic weapon—part of a 10 vehicle convoy that had blocked in Border Patrol agents—bc she rammed one of their vehicles?
DOJ just dropped all charges
Always assume DHS is lying
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/m...
DOJ just dropped all charges
Always assume DHS is lying
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/m...
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Why is this currently on the front page of nytimes.com? (For me, at least. Placement might be different for you...)
December 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Why is this currently on the front page of nytimes.com? (For me, at least. Placement might be different for you...)
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WaPo is following in the tracks of the WSJ- good reporting and bat-shit crazy editorials.
December 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
WaPo is following in the tracks of the WSJ- good reporting and bat-shit crazy editorials.
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In addition to sanewashing AGSulzberger’s NYT is committed to democracywashing that America is under siege by a fascist movt that controls 3 branches of govt.
“”dominated 2025” “the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office w/a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime“
1/n
“”dominated 2025” “the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office w/a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime“
1/n
December 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In addition to sanewashing AGSulzberger’s NYT is committed to democracywashing that America is under siege by a fascist movt that controls 3 branches of govt.
“”dominated 2025” “the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office w/a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime“
1/n
“”dominated 2025” “the reinvigorated Mr. Trump plunged back into office w/a muscularity unmatched by any other president in my lifetime“
1/n
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In Charlotte, hundreds of outraged and concerned community members crowded the pews of Dilworth United Methodist Church to learn how to use whistles to alert their immigrant neighbors of the unwelcome presence of mass deportation agents👇🏽 open.substack.com/pub/americas...
Americans Stood Up and Stood Strong for Their Immigrant Neighbors In 2025
Americans refused to give in to the Trump administration’s hate and stepped up to defend immigrant community members. Let’s carry that energy into the new year.
open.substack.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In Charlotte, hundreds of outraged and concerned community members crowded the pews of Dilworth United Methodist Church to learn how to use whistles to alert their immigrant neighbors of the unwelcome presence of mass deportation agents👇🏽 open.substack.com/pub/americas...
This is the 5 actual starters
Must be a typo
Must be a typo
Joel Embiid will play tonight. Here are the Sixers starters vs. the Chicago Bulls.
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Paul George
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
VJ Edgecombe
Paul George
Dominick Barlow
Joel Embiid
December 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This is the 5 actual starters
Must be a typo
Must be a typo
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Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Dean Martin, born Dino Paul Crocetti, son of Italian immigrant Gaetano Crocetti
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
Frank Sinatra, son of Italian immigrants Antonino Sinatra and Natalina Garavanta
Merry Christmas to everyone except Stephen Miller and his enablers and handlers
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"how many ... kids ... did you kill ... today"
December 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
"how many ... kids ... did you kill ... today"
"Happy Xmas (War Is Starting)"
I botched the joke -- too much eggnog or something
I botched the joke -- too much eggnog or something
"Merry Christmas (War Is Starting)"
Merry Christmas!
The President of Peace just bombed Nigeria.
The President of Peace just bombed Nigeria.
December 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Happy Xmas (War Is Starting)"
I botched the joke -- too much eggnog or something
I botched the joke -- too much eggnog or something
"Merry Christmas (War Is Starting)"
Merry Christmas!
The President of Peace just bombed Nigeria.
The President of Peace just bombed Nigeria.
December 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
"Merry Christmas (War Is Starting)"
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is having fun posting this morning.
December 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is having fun posting this morning.
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Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
December 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Here’s the U.S. government being officially religious in a country with no official religion.
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My 14yo son and I have really bonded over music. This summer, I took him to his first concert -- Black Keys at the Stone Pony -- and he had a blast.
He just unwrapped his big present for Christmas, tickets for us to go see his favorite band AC/DC in concert, and just immediately burst into tears.
He just unwrapped his big present for Christmas, tickets for us to go see his favorite band AC/DC in concert, and just immediately burst into tears.
December 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My 14yo son and I have really bonded over music. This summer, I took him to his first concert -- Black Keys at the Stone Pony -- and he had a blast.
He just unwrapped his big present for Christmas, tickets for us to go see his favorite band AC/DC in concert, and just immediately burst into tears.
He just unwrapped his big present for Christmas, tickets for us to go see his favorite band AC/DC in concert, and just immediately burst into tears.
Kudos to the NFL schedulers who ruined thousands of Christmases for three totally meaningless games
December 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Kudos to the NFL schedulers who ruined thousands of Christmases for three totally meaningless games
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🎄STORY: After the Border Patrol arrived in Louisiana, a couple and their 5 children went into hiding. That meant less food, few outings & no lights on the Christmas tree.
New Orleans has long been a second home for Hondurans, now they feel under siege.
wapo.st/3YdQNYx
New Orleans has long been a second home for Hondurans, now they feel under siege.
wapo.st/3YdQNYx
For one migrant family, no Christmas lights in New Orleans
After the Border Patrol arrived in Louisiana, a couple and their five children went into hiding. That meant less food, few outings and no lights on the Christmas tree.
wapo.st
December 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🎄STORY: After the Border Patrol arrived in Louisiana, a couple and their 5 children went into hiding. That meant less food, few outings & no lights on the Christmas tree.
New Orleans has long been a second home for Hondurans, now they feel under siege.
wapo.st/3YdQNYx
New Orleans has long been a second home for Hondurans, now they feel under siege.
wapo.st/3YdQNYx
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Children used to worry they’d get a lump of coal in their stocking. But in this deep red Pennsylvania town, coal is exactly what the children are hoping to get
December 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Children used to worry they’d get a lump of coal in their stocking. But in this deep red Pennsylvania town, coal is exactly what the children are hoping to get
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Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party
Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party
Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor
Israeli police arrested a Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus during a raid on a Christmas party in Haifa, a civil rights monitor has said.
Israeli officers closed an event celebrating Christmas on Sunday, confiscating equipment, and arresting the Palestinian Santa Claus, as well as a DJ and a street vendor. In a video, police can be seen pushing the men to the ground and handcuffing them as bystanders watched. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party
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My good friend Howie Klein passed away today and I am bereft. He was a fierce progressive, music impressario, creative organizer, passionate world traveller and the mensch of all mensches.
Howie always fought the good fight and inspired many to do the same. I will miss him terribly.
Howie always fought the good fight and inspired many to do the same. I will miss him terribly.
December 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
My good friend Howie Klein passed away today and I am bereft. He was a fierce progressive, music impressario, creative organizer, passionate world traveller and the mensch of all mensches.
Howie always fought the good fight and inspired many to do the same. I will miss him terribly.
Howie always fought the good fight and inspired many to do the same. I will miss him terribly.
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Merry Christmas, Mr. President!!
December 25, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Merry Christmas, Mr. President!!
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Authorities have reported the death of a Nicaraguan immigrant in ICE custody in a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of an immigrant in ICE custody this month.
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Nicaraguan Man in ICE Custody Dies in Mississippi Hospital
A Nicaraguan man has died in ICE custody at a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of a person in custody this month.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Authorities have reported the death of a Nicaraguan immigrant in ICE custody in a hospital in Natchez, Mississippi, the seventh reported death of an immigrant in ICE custody this month.
buff.ly/NntUdNz
buff.ly/NntUdNz
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No one cares
My Christmas present came a day early!
Happy holidays, Blueskyosphere!
Happy holidays, Blueskyosphere!
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
No one cares
I just pray that NORAD is guiding Santa away from Venezuela and the Caribbean Sea
Trump: We track Santa. We want to make sure that Santa is being good. We want to make sure that he's not infiltrated, that we're not infiltrating into our country a bad Santa. Santa loves Oklahoma like I do. You know, Oklahoma was very good to me in the election
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I just pray that NORAD is guiding Santa away from Venezuela and the Caribbean Sea
My Christmas present came a day early!
Happy holidays, Blueskyosphere!
Happy holidays, Blueskyosphere!
December 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
My Christmas present came a day early!
Happy holidays, Blueskyosphere!
Happy holidays, Blueskyosphere!