State Rep. Ben Waxman
@benwaxman.bsky.social
Pennsylvania state lawmaker representing Center City and South Philly in the PA House of Representatives. Recovering journalist, cranky Jewish lefty. Personal account.
I did not think this was very good. I did not believe him as a studio head at all. His character was way too insecure.
With 23 nominations and nine Creative Arts Emmys already, Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ satire, The Studio, heads into Sunday's Primetime Emmys lampooning its own industry. By @radioactive22.bsky.social
Hollywood loves a story about itself — Seth Rogen racks up Emmy nods for 'The Studio'
With 23 nominations and nine Creative Arts Emmys already, Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ satire, The Studio, heads into Sunday's Primetime Emmys lampooning its own industry.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I did not think this was very good. I did not believe him as a studio head at all. His character was way too insecure.
If they got caught leaking a group chat to coordinate military action, what stupid shit haven’t they been caught doing?
March 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
If they got caught leaking a group chat to coordinate military action, what stupid shit haven’t they been caught doing?
How is that DOGE is finding all this fraud and yet there have been zero arrests? 🤔
March 20, 2025 at 12:42 AM
How is that DOGE is finding all this fraud and yet there have been zero arrests? 🤔
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The arrest of a longtime immigrant rights activist — who made national headlines when she took sanctuary in a Denver church during Trump's first term — has rattled advocates and immigrants across the country.
Jeanette Vizguerra is latest high-profile detainment in Trump's immigration crackdown
It comes despite the administration's pledge to focus on the "worst of the worst."
www.axios.com
March 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The arrest of a longtime immigrant rights activist — who made national headlines when she took sanctuary in a Denver church during Trump's first term — has rattled advocates and immigrants across the country.
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cool, now declassify the Malcolm X files you punk coward bitches
March 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
cool, now declassify the Malcolm X files you punk coward bitches
I saw a post from a couple weeks ago where the @themountaingoats.bsky.social encouraged a primary against every sitting Democrat. I cannot tell you how bummed I would be if I drew an opponent inspired by my very favorite band.
March 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I saw a post from a couple weeks ago where the @themountaingoats.bsky.social encouraged a primary against every sitting Democrat. I cannot tell you how bummed I would be if I drew an opponent inspired by my very favorite band.
Trump just re-released the JFK files that Biden had already declassified. Now if only he could figure out how to re-run the Biden economy.
March 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Trump just re-released the JFK files that Biden had already declassified. Now if only he could figure out how to re-run the Biden economy.
Only a president who truly hates reporters would release the JFK files after 6pm on a weeknight.
March 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Only a president who truly hates reporters would release the JFK files after 6pm on a weeknight.
Grateful to PA House Finance Committee for unanimously advancing my bill to eliminate taxes on restitution to survivors of the Holocaust from the German government. PA is one of the only states to tax these payments and it should end!
Waxman: Remove Taxation on Holocaust Survivors
YouTube video by Pa. House Video
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March 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Grateful to PA House Finance Committee for unanimously advancing my bill to eliminate taxes on restitution to survivors of the Holocaust from the German government. PA is one of the only states to tax these payments and it should end!
This is an extremely important development. What happens next could very well determine the future of our country.
Chief justice pushes back against calls to impeach judges who rule against Trump
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement following President Donald Trump's call for a judge to be impeached for ruling against the administration.
www.nbcnews.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This is an extremely important development. What happens next could very well determine the future of our country.
Glad to see @gov-joshshapiro.bsky.social standing up to Trump and refusing to put up with Trump's lies.
Josh Shapiro says his trip to the White House helped unfreeze $2.1 billion in federal funds. The White House doesn’t agree.
A spokesperson for the White House said individual actions by governors did not affect the ongoing government-wide review.
www.inquirer.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Glad to see @gov-joshshapiro.bsky.social standing up to Trump and refusing to put up with Trump's lies.
Obviously, Trump is testing how far he can push the limits of the law and migrants of all stripes are the test subjects. Make no mistake, he will not stop with the foreign-born. They will attempt use the same rationale to punish their enemies and crush dissent.
March 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Obviously, Trump is testing how far he can push the limits of the law and migrants of all stripes are the test subjects. Make no mistake, he will not stop with the foreign-born. They will attempt use the same rationale to punish their enemies and crush dissent.
In my mind, there is nothing more important than what happens next with Trump’s attempts to subvert democracy. He cannot be allowed to ignore a court order.
Trump, already on a collision course with the courts, hits the gas
Trump and his allies’ attacks on a judge weighing the validity of the president’s deportation orders escalated an already tense power struggle between the co-equal branches of government.
www.politico.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
In my mind, there is nothing more important than what happens next with Trump’s attempts to subvert democracy. He cannot be allowed to ignore a court order.
There are so many reasons to doubt Trump’s sincerity and motives around antisemitism, but even I wouldn’t have guessed his top guy on the topic would share a social media post from an actual Nazi.
Leo Terrell, Trump’s antisemitism chief, shares post by prominent neo-Nazi
Tweet was from Patrick Casey, ex-head of a defunct racist group, who said Trump can ‘revoke someone’s Jew card’
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
There are so many reasons to doubt Trump’s sincerity and motives around antisemitism, but even I wouldn’t have guessed his top guy on the topic would share a social media post from an actual Nazi.
The fact that America is partnering with El Salvador but attacking Canada says everything you need to know about how Trump is approaching foreign policy. Cuddle with dictators, bully our allies.
March 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The fact that America is partnering with El Salvador but attacking Canada says everything you need to know about how Trump is approaching foreign policy. Cuddle with dictators, bully our allies.
He is a authoritarian dictator in bed with the very worst of the crypto industry.
Meet Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, the Latin American leader helping Trump deport Venezuelans
The Latin American Leader Helping Trump Deport Venezuelans
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, who calls himself the world’s “coolest dictator,” is aiding the U.S. effort by opening his country’s prison facilities to deportees.
www.wsj.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
He is a authoritarian dictator in bed with the very worst of the crypto industry.
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Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett fired back at Senator John Fetterman after he criticized a viral TikTok video she was featured in.
Jasmine Crockett fires back at Fetterman for slamming her TikTok viral video
www.irishstar.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett fired back at Senator John Fetterman after he criticized a viral TikTok video she was featured in.
My comments from today's PA House State Government Committee. Republicans are attacking public sector employees and PA House Democrats are fighting back!
Waxman: Republicans are Attacking Retired School Employees and Educators
YouTube video by Pa. House Video
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March 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My comments from today's PA House State Government Committee. Republicans are attacking public sector employees and PA House Democrats are fighting back!
They are absolutely lying.
White House Denies Violating Judge’s Order in Deporting Venezuelans
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, also asserted that the federal courts “have no jurisdiction” over President Trump’s conduct of foreign affairs or his power to expel foreign enemies.
www.nytimes.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
They are absolutely lying.
I keep reading the base is demanding that Democratic elected officials do more to resist Trump. No. History demands it.
March 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I keep reading the base is demanding that Democratic elected officials do more to resist Trump. No. History demands it.
Feels like a very bright red line to me.
Exclusive: How the White House defied a judge's order to turn back deportation flights
"This is headed to the Supreme Court. And we're going to win."
www.axios.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Feels like a very bright red line to me.
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While the impending government shutdown may have been halted, something new is brewing: a change in winds around Democratic leadership.
Democrats are furious with Chuck Schumer
The Senate's top Democrat helped pass Trump's budget. It's costing him.
www.motherjones.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM
While the impending government shutdown may have been halted, something new is brewing: a change in winds around Democratic leadership.
I hate when people say they support the mission of DOGE but not the way it’s carried out. The mission of DOGE is to terrify and abuse federal employees, not reduce government costs.
March 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I hate when people say they support the mission of DOGE but not the way it’s carried out. The mission of DOGE is to terrify and abuse federal employees, not reduce government costs.
Blocked ✋
Donald Trump invoked a little-used wartime law to expedite the deportation of alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a criminal organization that has been linked to kidnapping, extortion, organized crime and contract killings reut.rs/4ko83nT
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's use of wartime powers to target Venezuelan gang members
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 could allow Trump to bypass the due process rights of migrants.
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March 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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