Bill Free
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On getting a hug from Rachel Maddow at Dick Cheney’s funeral…
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
Dick Cheney’s Long, Strange Goodbye
On seeing Rachel Maddow at the former Vice-President’s funeral, while Donald Trump threatened Democrats on social media with death by hanging.
www.newyorker.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
On getting a hug from Rachel Maddow at Dick Cheney’s funeral…
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
My new column: www.newyorker.com/news/letter-...
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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This “explicit” is a weird editorial choice. The constitution gives the president no power over this at all. It’s not ambiguous.
August 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This “explicit” is a weird editorial choice. The constitution gives the president no power over this at all. It’s not ambiguous.
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I cannot emphasize enough that the playbook being used against mRNA vaccines (and vaccines in general) is IDENTICAL to the playbook used to restrict voting rights after the 2020 election: actively sow public distrust, then cite the distrust you sowed as an independent reason for your desired policy
Opinion | Jay Bhattacharya: Why the NIH is pivoting away from mRNA vaccines
As a vaccine for broad public use, mRNA technology has failed to earn the public’s trust.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I cannot emphasize enough that the playbook being used against mRNA vaccines (and vaccines in general) is IDENTICAL to the playbook used to restrict voting rights after the 2020 election: actively sow public distrust, then cite the distrust you sowed as an independent reason for your desired policy
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Hey there Scott Walker. I noticed you deleted this after learning that in fact the shooter was from the right. I don’t think it matters either way, violence is violence, so I’m waiting for you to tweet the same thing with corrected facts?
Cuz you’re uh, to use your words, “being silent.”
Cuz you’re uh, to use your words, “being silent.”
June 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hey there Scott Walker. I noticed you deleted this after learning that in fact the shooter was from the right. I don’t think it matters either way, violence is violence, so I’m waiting for you to tweet the same thing with corrected facts?
Cuz you’re uh, to use your words, “being silent.”
Cuz you’re uh, to use your words, “being silent.”
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June 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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some right-winger looked up a jacket I was wearing and is mad that it was expensive when it was for sale in like 2014 and I really don't know how to explain the concept of thrifting to them
June 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
some right-winger looked up a jacket I was wearing and is mad that it was expensive when it was for sale in like 2014 and I really don't know how to explain the concept of thrifting to them
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Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Scientists at Loughborough University create 'world's smallest violin'
The violin is smaller than a human hair and has "laid the groundwork" for future research.
www.bbc.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I've decided to turn any hate towards this into a positive. Every time I get flipped off or thumbs down for this flag I'm gonna make a 3$ donation to www.thetrevorproject.org at the end of the month.
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
June 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I've decided to turn any hate towards this into a positive. Every time I get flipped off or thumbs down for this flag I'm gonna make a 3$ donation to www.thetrevorproject.org at the end of the month.
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
#Pride #QueerTrucker #TheTrevorProject #LGBTQ
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This doesn't make any of us safe. This doesn't help any of us. My heart breaks every single day when I see what is happening in Gaza. I feel helpless. I know many of you do too.
But when people enact violence in our name, it makes everyone less safe and it makes peace less likely.
But when people enact violence in our name, it makes everyone less safe and it makes peace less likely.
June 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
This doesn't make any of us safe. This doesn't help any of us. My heart breaks every single day when I see what is happening in Gaza. I feel helpless. I know many of you do too.
But when people enact violence in our name, it makes everyone less safe and it makes peace less likely.
But when people enact violence in our name, it makes everyone less safe and it makes peace less likely.
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Antisemitism breeds extremism, cruelty, and conspiracy theories. Equating Jewish people with Israel's far-right government inevitably leads to antisemitism.
It leads to innocent people getting hurt, more Jewish organizations being targeted, *and* Netanyahu using fear to gain more control.
It leads to innocent people getting hurt, more Jewish organizations being targeted, *and* Netanyahu using fear to gain more control.
June 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Antisemitism breeds extremism, cruelty, and conspiracy theories. Equating Jewish people with Israel's far-right government inevitably leads to antisemitism.
It leads to innocent people getting hurt, more Jewish organizations being targeted, *and* Netanyahu using fear to gain more control.
It leads to innocent people getting hurt, more Jewish organizations being targeted, *and* Netanyahu using fear to gain more control.
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I don't want to see a single person saying this was warranted by the carnage in Gaza, that this was for Palestinians.
I am a Palestinian person and I do not want senseless acts of terror committed in my name. I don't want Jewish organizations to need extra security because of fear of violence.
I am a Palestinian person and I do not want senseless acts of terror committed in my name. I don't want Jewish organizations to need extra security because of fear of violence.
June 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I don't want to see a single person saying this was warranted by the carnage in Gaza, that this was for Palestinians.
I am a Palestinian person and I do not want senseless acts of terror committed in my name. I don't want Jewish organizations to need extra security because of fear of violence.
I am a Palestinian person and I do not want senseless acts of terror committed in my name. I don't want Jewish organizations to need extra security because of fear of violence.
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June 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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May 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Medicaid cuts don't matter because "we are all going to die" does not seem like a winning political message
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst defends proposed Medicaid cuts: 'We all are going to die'
Her comment came in response to an attendee who yelled that proposed GOP cuts to Medicaid would cost lives.
www.nbcnews.com
May 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Medicaid cuts don't matter because "we are all going to die" does not seem like a winning political message
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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Regardless of how accurate recent political allegations are, and how unfortunate the recent health diagnosis is, Joe Biden led our country with compassion and dignity, and his achievements as president were significant and consequential.
I'm hoping those sentiments will anchor his legacy.
I'm hoping those sentiments will anchor his legacy.
May 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Regardless of how accurate recent political allegations are, and how unfortunate the recent health diagnosis is, Joe Biden led our country with compassion and dignity, and his achievements as president were significant and consequential.
I'm hoping those sentiments will anchor his legacy.
I'm hoping those sentiments will anchor his legacy.
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On Thursday the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa recognized Bleeding Heartland's "significant commitment to keep Iowans informed with a vital free press, an essential part of a strong democracy.”
I posted my remarks at the event here:
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/30/g...
I posted my remarks at the event here:
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/30/g...
Group recognizes Bleeding Heartland's "commitment to keep Iowans informed"
Accepting the award, Laura Belin praised the nonprofit Interfaith Alliance of Iowa for its inclusive vision of an Iowa for everyone.
www.bleedingheartland.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:57 AM
On Thursday the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa recognized Bleeding Heartland's "significant commitment to keep Iowans informed with a vital free press, an essential part of a strong democracy.”
I posted my remarks at the event here:
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/30/g...
I posted my remarks at the event here:
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/05/30/g...
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While Stephen Miller publishes the faces of the judges that struck down Trump’s unlawful tariffs, his own goons in ICE refuse to show theirs out of fear of being publicly identified.
If our judges are brave enough to face MAGA threats with their faces showing, ICE should not hide behind masks.
If our judges are brave enough to face MAGA threats with their faces showing, ICE should not hide behind masks.
May 30, 2025 at 12:17 AM
While Stephen Miller publishes the faces of the judges that struck down Trump’s unlawful tariffs, his own goons in ICE refuse to show theirs out of fear of being publicly identified.
If our judges are brave enough to face MAGA threats with their faces showing, ICE should not hide behind masks.
If our judges are brave enough to face MAGA threats with their faces showing, ICE should not hide behind masks.
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Do us all a favor…
Stop clicking on stories about the current Oval Office occupant, unless it’s real news you’ll benefit from knowing about.
The Outrage Machine that promotes his most recent stupidity is just click bait. It distracts from the important stuff. It’s his ego food.
Eyes on the prize!
Stop clicking on stories about the current Oval Office occupant, unless it’s real news you’ll benefit from knowing about.
The Outrage Machine that promotes his most recent stupidity is just click bait. It distracts from the important stuff. It’s his ego food.
Eyes on the prize!
May 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Do us all a favor…
Stop clicking on stories about the current Oval Office occupant, unless it’s real news you’ll benefit from knowing about.
The Outrage Machine that promotes his most recent stupidity is just click bait. It distracts from the important stuff. It’s his ego food.
Eyes on the prize!
Stop clicking on stories about the current Oval Office occupant, unless it’s real news you’ll benefit from knowing about.
The Outrage Machine that promotes his most recent stupidity is just click bait. It distracts from the important stuff. It’s his ego food.
Eyes on the prize!
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Too late for Elon. People remember. Also he’s still pulling all the strings behind DOGE and handing himself all the contracts. He just sent DOGE to take over the pension agency for federal workers. Elon is still looting the state, just hiring some crisis management talent.
May 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Too late for Elon. People remember. Also he’s still pulling all the strings behind DOGE and handing himself all the contracts. He just sent DOGE to take over the pension agency for federal workers. Elon is still looting the state, just hiring some crisis management talent.
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This should be the end of Noem’s career in public life. It almost certainly won’t be, however, which is itself damning.
HASSAN: What is habeas corpus?
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
NOEM: Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country
HASSAN: That's incorrect
May 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This should be the end of Noem’s career in public life. It almost certainly won’t be, however, which is itself damning.