Artemis
@artemiswandering.bsky.social
Comics nerd, cosplayer, writer.
Former polisci academic. 🇺🇦🇵🇸
Former polisci academic. 🇺🇦🇵🇸
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In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would also be his principal residence.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal
The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing ...
www.propublica.org
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
In 1993, Trump signed a mortgage for a Florida home, pledging it would be his principal residence. Seven weeks later, he attested a neighboring property would also be his principal residence.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
In reality, he does not seem to have lived in either home.
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
This Islanders/Stars game is WILD.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This Islanders/Stars game is WILD.
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I remember when HOUSE OF CARDS debuted and I would tell people, "this is ludicrous, this is not how politics works," and by the show's last season it was so much tamer than real life.
November 15, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I remember when HOUSE OF CARDS debuted and I would tell people, "this is ludicrous, this is not how politics works," and by the show's last season it was so much tamer than real life.
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This hidden provision is so crooked and selfish, it doesn't even apply to US Representatives. Just US Senators.
Look at this new outrage. To open govt, we're retroactively letting 8 Senators sue for $500K each over having had their J6 phone toll records looked at. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This hidden provision is so crooked and selfish, it doesn't even apply to US Representatives. Just US Senators.
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The last New York City mayoral candidate to secure over 1 million votes was John Lindsay in 1969. He will be the seventh New York City mayor ever to receive more than 1 million votes.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The last New York City mayoral candidate to secure over 1 million votes was John Lindsay in 1969. He will be the seventh New York City mayor ever to receive more than 1 million votes.
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JUST IN: The Department of Homeland Security says it intends to add state driver’s license information to a swiftly expanding federal system envisioned as a one-stop shop for checking citizenship, raising concerns about privacy and accuracy. www.propublica.org/article/dhs-...
DHS Wants States to Hand Over Driver’s License Data for Citizenship Checks
It’s the latest step in an unprecedented initiative to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.
www.propublica.org
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
JUST IN: The Department of Homeland Security says it intends to add state driver’s license information to a swiftly expanding federal system envisioned as a one-stop shop for checking citizenship, raising concerns about privacy and accuracy. www.propublica.org/article/dhs-...
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"These notes describe orphan wells spewing toxic water near homes or into streams, leaving scars of salt residue. A homeowner reported that his grandchildren often play near a purging well. Ranchers have lost calves, which, drawn to the salty water, died after drinking it."
NEW: Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drinking water.
www.propublica.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"These notes describe orphan wells spewing toxic water near homes or into streams, leaving scars of salt residue. A homeowner reported that his grandchildren often play near a purging well. Ranchers have lost calves, which, drawn to the salty water, died after drinking it."
The racism isn’t even hidden. What an absurd thing to be salty about.
A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which had been pulled down during the Black Lives Matter movement, has been put back up in Washington, D.C.'s Judiciary Square. n.pr/49pygiD
A Confederate statue toppled in Washington, D.C., in 2020 has been reinstalled
A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which had been pulled down during the Black Lives Matter movement, has been put back up in Washington, D.C.'s Judiciary Square.
n.pr
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The racism isn’t even hidden. What an absurd thing to be salty about.
I mean, Amazon is laying off about 30K workers, Target laid off 1800, and people like you don’t think fast food or retail workers should get more than $7.25/hr, so maybe the question should be “will anyone hire at a rate people can afford food”.
October 28, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I mean, Amazon is laying off about 30K workers, Target laid off 1800, and people like you don’t think fast food or retail workers should get more than $7.25/hr, so maybe the question should be “will anyone hire at a rate people can afford food”.
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The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
October 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The energy we need is this suburban dad standing out in the street -- barefoot with Blackhawks pajama pants on -- screaming at the masked goons to get the fuck out of their neighborhood.
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An embarrassingly obvious point, but...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
Trump says he’s increasing tariffs on Canada by 10% after Ontario’s Reagan ad | CNN Business
President Donald Trump said Saturday he is increasing the tariff on Canada by 10% over current levels, further escalating trade tensions over what he called a “fake” ad that featured parts of an anti-...
www.cnn.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
An embarrassingly obvious point, but...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
This. Is. Illegal.
If anything like the rule of law were in force, Trump couldn't arbitrarily increase a tariff because he is annoyed.
In important and increasing ways, the rule of law in the US no longer exists.
www.cnn.com/2025/10/25/b...
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chartering a prop plane to fly in circles around dc with a banner that reads “what about the anti deficiency act”
New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members | CNN Politics
The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Dep...
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
chartering a prop plane to fly in circles around dc with a banner that reads “what about the anti deficiency act”
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He is literally tearing down the people's house to build himself a palace while cratering the economy and taking away your health insurance.
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
He is literally tearing down the people's house to build himself a palace while cratering the economy and taking away your health insurance.
Imagine thinking good public transit is “controversial”.
Zohran Mamdani is leading the New York mayoral race with a platform focused on affordability. His rise reflects demographic shifts in New York, but his lack of experience and controversial positions have sparked debate.
How Zohran Mamdani is charming a famously hard-nosed city
Zohran Mamdani’s promise of a more affordable New York has vaulted him to the top of the polls — and Republicans’ enemies list.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Imagine thinking good public transit is “controversial”.
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The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.
Seems bad?
Seems bad?
Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "
October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Speaker of the House is telling the Fox News audience that a peaceful demonstration by Americans on the National Mall will actually be a gathering of organizations the administration has designated as violent terrorists.
Seems bad?
Seems bad?
Things that make me irrationally angry is that I have to pay interest on a tax payment when it’s the tax systems fault I didn’t pay the “proper” amount (my W2s are correct and planned for max takeout), but billionaires don’t even pay the same tax rate I do.
October 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Things that make me irrationally angry is that I have to pay interest on a tax payment when it’s the tax systems fault I didn’t pay the “proper” amount (my W2s are correct and planned for max takeout), but billionaires don’t even pay the same tax rate I do.
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The words “terror networks” here are ominous as they can be used to implicate, intimidate and punish very nearly anyone whose views, donations, charitable work, political work, etc are defined by them as supporting those they oppose.
Stephen Miller again lashes out at the judiciary, suggesting federal judges are aiding and abetting domestic terrorism:
October 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The words “terror networks” here are ominous as they can be used to implicate, intimidate and punish very nearly anyone whose views, donations, charitable work, political work, etc are defined by them as supporting those they oppose.
Interesting to me, because my (obviously anecdotal evidence) observation is that every 20-something boy I know is pro sports betting.
% of US men under 30 who say legal sports betting is a *bad thing* for society
22% in 2022
47% in 2025
No other demographic group has seen a bigger increase.
22% in 2022
47% in 2025
No other demographic group has seen a bigger increase.
Americans increasingly see legal sports betting as a bad thing for society and sports
Today, 43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society, up from 34% in 2022.
www.pewresearch.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Interesting to me, because my (obviously anecdotal evidence) observation is that every 20-something boy I know is pro sports betting.
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It’s false but even IF it were true, this rhetoric is pure cruelty. I do not care who someone is if they need medical help. “Illegal”, color of skin, age, previous health, criminal background. EVERYONE deserves medical attention when needed.
Vance: "If you're an American citizen & you've been to the hospital in the last few years, you've probably noticed wait times are especially large & very often somebody who's there in the ER is an illegal alien. Why do those people get healthcare benefits at hospitals paid for by American citizens?"
October 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
It’s false but even IF it were true, this rhetoric is pure cruelty. I do not care who someone is if they need medical help. “Illegal”, color of skin, age, previous health, criminal background. EVERYONE deserves medical attention when needed.
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Kori Schake: “Yesterday morning, Trump and Hegseth behaved reprehensibly. Their speeches…were tantamount to incitement—a genuinely dangerous effort to suborn the military’s oath and condition them for using violence against their fellow Americans.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/01/t...
Trump’s Speech to Generals Was Incitement to Violence Against Americans
Military leaders’ quiet professionalism offers hope amid a maelstrom.
foreignpolicy.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Kori Schake: “Yesterday morning, Trump and Hegseth behaved reprehensibly. Their speeches…were tantamount to incitement—a genuinely dangerous effort to suborn the military’s oath and condition them for using violence against their fellow Americans.” foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/01/t...
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I don't see where you can still "avoid" a civ-mil crisis when the military is already obeying illegal orders and the National Guard is being deployed against governors' will
Apparently, it's only a crisis when military leaders publicly voice dissent
www.foreignaffairs.com/us-militarys... #CivMilSky
Apparently, it's only a crisis when military leaders publicly voice dissent
www.foreignaffairs.com/us-militarys... #CivMilSky
October 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I don't see where you can still "avoid" a civ-mil crisis when the military is already obeying illegal orders and the National Guard is being deployed against governors' will
Apparently, it's only a crisis when military leaders publicly voice dissent
www.foreignaffairs.com/us-militarys... #CivMilSky
Apparently, it's only a crisis when military leaders publicly voice dissent
www.foreignaffairs.com/us-militarys... #CivMilSky
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Sometimes they say the quiet part. Here, re. the specious “originalist” approach. You don’t need to bother with pesky, inconvenient things like precedent. Just whatever you imagine to be the “original intent” of the documents — which, of course, will always justify what you wanted to do all along.
Clarence Thomas says precedent might not determine cases on upcoming supreme court docket
The court is expected to weigh in on same-sex marriage next session, which it legalized in 2015
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Sometimes they say the quiet part. Here, re. the specious “originalist” approach. You don’t need to bother with pesky, inconvenient things like precedent. Just whatever you imagine to be the “original intent” of the documents — which, of course, will always justify what you wanted to do all along.