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One of my favorite takes on this website by the Ball Knowers was that the year plus of cracking down on anti-genocide youth movements in this country, on campuses and otherwise, had no effects whatsoever on turnouts come November nor in general for mobilization etc. Goldfish levels of myopia.
I think @brendannyhan.bsky.social is exactly right in this piece, but I’d go one step further here. Elites very explicitly told young people to sit down and shut up. Society punished them for standing up for their beliefs, and targeted and vilified the organizers. Now we need need them.
November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
One of my favorite takes on this website by the Ball Knowers was that the year plus of cracking down on anti-genocide youth movements in this country, on campuses and otherwise, had no effects whatsoever on turnouts come November nor in general for mobilization etc. Goldfish levels of myopia.
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Until Trump became President the USA had never legally supported reducing the size of a democracy in favor of a dictatorship. That era is now over--and what it means for the future is ominous.
November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Until Trump became President the USA had never legally supported reducing the size of a democracy in favor of a dictatorship. That era is now over--and what it means for the future is ominous.
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One thing that is not getting enough attention is that Trump has normalized the idea of the United States supporting the transfer of territory and millions of people from a democracy to a dictatorship.
The ending of freedom for millions is now the official US position.
The ending of freedom for millions is now the official US position.
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
One thing that is not getting enough attention is that Trump has normalized the idea of the United States supporting the transfer of territory and millions of people from a democracy to a dictatorship.
The ending of freedom for millions is now the official US position.
The ending of freedom for millions is now the official US position.
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More than 9,500 Palestinians remain missing as search efforts continue amid the widespread destruction caused by Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, according to estimates by Gaza's Government Media Office.
#Infograph
#Infograph
November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
More than 9,500 Palestinians remain missing as search efforts continue amid the widespread destruction caused by Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, according to estimates by Gaza's Government Media Office.
#Infograph
#Infograph
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"The 'ceasefire' is a diplomatic sham – a cover for the continuing extermination, displacement and erasure of the Palestinian people in Gaza and a distraction for the international public and the media."
— #AJOpinion by @yarahawari.bsky.social ⤵️ aje.io/p14911
— #AJOpinion by @yarahawari.bsky.social ⤵️ aje.io/p14911
No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza
Israel’s bombing of Gaza is not a ‘violation of the ceasefire'. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.
aje.io
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
"The 'ceasefire' is a diplomatic sham – a cover for the continuing extermination, displacement and erasure of the Palestinian people in Gaza and a distraction for the international public and the media."
— #AJOpinion by @yarahawari.bsky.social ⤵️ aje.io/p14911
— #AJOpinion by @yarahawari.bsky.social ⤵️ aje.io/p14911
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Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir ordered that a performance by children in the Palestinian National Theatre be raided and closed down just before the children were due to perform.
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir ordered that a performance by children in the Palestinian National Theatre be raided and closed down just before the children were due to perform.
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When the UC system failed to legally challenge Trump's $1.2 billion fine against UCLA, UC faculty, staff, and students sued Trump themselves — and won.
Now that they've saved the UC system from Trump's cuts, we demand UCLA drop all charges against student protesters.
Now that they've saved the UC system from Trump's cuts, we demand UCLA drop all charges against student protesters.
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
When the UC system failed to legally challenge Trump's $1.2 billion fine against UCLA, UC faculty, staff, and students sued Trump themselves — and won.
Now that they've saved the UC system from Trump's cuts, we demand UCLA drop all charges against student protesters.
Now that they've saved the UC system from Trump's cuts, we demand UCLA drop all charges against student protesters.
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Thank you, Marisa, for your words and your contribution. Marisa's great journalism is found at www.thehandbasket.co.
In September, Marisa was a guest on our podcast Half the Answer, hosted by @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social and @trentrichardnelson.bsky.social. Watch or listen to that episode here:
In September, Marisa was a guest on our podcast Half the Answer, hosted by @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social and @trentrichardnelson.bsky.social. Watch or listen to that episode here:
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Thank you, Marisa, for your words and your contribution. Marisa's great journalism is found at www.thehandbasket.co.
In September, Marisa was a guest on our podcast Half the Answer, hosted by @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social and @trentrichardnelson.bsky.social. Watch or listen to that episode here:
In September, Marisa was a guest on our podcast Half the Answer, hosted by @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social and @trentrichardnelson.bsky.social. Watch or listen to that episode here:
Brilliant. Must-read.
November 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Brilliant. Must-read.
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Folk are rightly criticizing Polanski for ignoring the fact that there are constraints on govt borrowing now (ie inflation). But fiscal conservatism can be perfectly compatible with economic radicalism, as I've said: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/some-lefti...
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Folk are rightly criticizing Polanski for ignoring the fact that there are constraints on govt borrowing now (ie inflation). But fiscal conservatism can be perfectly compatible with economic radicalism, as I've said: chrisdillow.substack.com/p/some-lefti...
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🇫🇷 First snow of the season falls on Paris as temperatures drop
Paris’s landmarks were covered by a white blanket over the weekend, as the French capital experienced its first snowfall of the winter season.
#AFPVertical
Paris’s landmarks were covered by a white blanket over the weekend, as the French capital experienced its first snowfall of the winter season.
#AFPVertical
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🇫🇷 First snow of the season falls on Paris as temperatures drop
Paris’s landmarks were covered by a white blanket over the weekend, as the French capital experienced its first snowfall of the winter season.
#AFPVertical
Paris’s landmarks were covered by a white blanket over the weekend, as the French capital experienced its first snowfall of the winter season.
#AFPVertical
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The reason why so many foreigners pose as MAGA influencers is because the formula is pretty basic. Post:
1. Immigrants cause 90% of our problems.
2. The other 10% are trans people.
3. Trump is the greatest.
4. All Dems are Marxists who hate America.
5. All news is fake.
1. Immigrants cause 90% of our problems.
2. The other 10% are trans people.
3. Trump is the greatest.
4. All Dems are Marxists who hate America.
5. All news is fake.
November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The reason why so many foreigners pose as MAGA influencers is because the formula is pretty basic. Post:
1. Immigrants cause 90% of our problems.
2. The other 10% are trans people.
3. Trump is the greatest.
4. All Dems are Marxists who hate America.
5. All news is fake.
1. Immigrants cause 90% of our problems.
2. The other 10% are trans people.
3. Trump is the greatest.
4. All Dems are Marxists who hate America.
5. All news is fake.
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Because the Liberal Currents writers have actual values, they are, almost uniquely among media, able to react our fascist moment not by asking “What if all our beliefs are wrong? What if we went too far with all the democracy and fairness stuff?” but by asking “How do we beat the fascists again?”
To fight fascism we need opposition media with a backbone. 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 is that. Help us grow our voice. www.gofundme.com/f/the-libera...
Donate to The Liberal Currents Startup Fund, organized by Adam Gurri
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November 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Because the Liberal Currents writers have actual values, they are, almost uniquely among media, able to react our fascist moment not by asking “What if all our beliefs are wrong? What if we went too far with all the democracy and fairness stuff?” but by asking “How do we beat the fascists again?”
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Hillary was going to give us taco trucks on every corner.
Now, the taco trucks have become one focus of renewed civil society to save neighbors.
Now, the taco trucks have become one focus of renewed civil society to save neighbors.
“A tamale vendor was detained outside a Home Depot.
“Soon after, federal agents arrested a flower seller in Archer Heights.
“Then they came for a cotton candy vendor in Little Village.”
apnews.com/article/chic...
“Soon after, federal agents arrested a flower seller in Archer Heights.
“Then they came for a cotton candy vendor in Little Village.”
apnews.com/article/chic...
Chicagoans buy out street vendors amid a federal immigration crackdown
Across Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods, fear of a federal immigration crackdown has emptied the streets.
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hillary was going to give us taco trucks on every corner.
Now, the taco trucks have become one focus of renewed civil society to save neighbors.
Now, the taco trucks have become one focus of renewed civil society to save neighbors.
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Hell, I guess it's time to get ready for the holidays.
@mariopro.bsky.social
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@mariopro.bsky.social
@laugh-about-it.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Hell, I guess it's time to get ready for the holidays.
@mariopro.bsky.social
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Now added to this post about how Trump's fawning over Mamdani, MTG's departure, and this are all a testament to the fluidity and decline of Trump's power.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/23/g...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/23/g...
"Groceries," and Other Secrets of Managing Donald Trump - emptywheel
Three developments that have befuddled observers -- Trump's fawning praise of Zohran Mamdani, Kirill Dmitriev's latest success at manipulating Trump advisors, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure --...
www.emptywheel.net
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Now added to this post about how Trump's fawning over Mamdani, MTG's departure, and this are all a testament to the fluidity and decline of Trump's power.
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/23/g...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/11/23/g...
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Me, on why and how Marco Rubio is actually the good guy on the Ukraine "piece" deal.
Yikes!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7s...
Yikes!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7s...
Marco Rubio in the Room
YouTube video by emptywheel
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Me, on why and how Marco Rubio is actually the good guy on the Ukraine "piece" deal.
Yikes!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7s...
Yikes!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL7s...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Link to article:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
Mamdani’s Meeting With Trump Scrambled the MAGA-Sphere
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Link to article:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/s...
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Climate change, gun violence & swatting, infrastructure problems, austerity & privatization, and now, violent immigration "enforcement" are causing absenteeism and school closures, temporary and permanent. Do we still care about them when the teachers unions can't be blamed?
#GiftLink #GiftArticle
#GiftLink #GiftArticle
In cities targeted by ICE, empty desks and school disruptions follow
One in five students in Charlotte missed school after a recent ICE crackdown began. It’s the latest city where schools felt the impact of Trump’s deportation effort.
wapo.st
November 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Climate change, gun violence & swatting, infrastructure problems, austerity & privatization, and now, violent immigration "enforcement" are causing absenteeism and school closures, temporary and permanent. Do we still care about them when the teachers unions can't be blamed?
#GiftLink #GiftArticle
#GiftLink #GiftArticle
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A friend has alerted me to this pressing and very real international incident involving the very sane Candace Owens.
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
A friend has alerted me to this pressing and very real international incident involving the very sane Candace Owens.
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Day of the Jerkass
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Day of the Jerkass
I have just learned from a Vatican high official that an elite unit within the Swiss Guard…
And is “the French legion’s 13th brigade” in the room with us now?
A friend has alerted me to this pressing and very real international incident involving the very sane Candace Owens.
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I have just learned from a Vatican high official that an elite unit within the Swiss Guard…
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“The fact that a governmental body can redact more than 1,000 pages of documents that are directly related to a major business’s activities in Texas is certainly problematic,” an attorney specializing in public records said.
With @kutnews.bsky.social @texastribune.org
With @kutnews.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s i...
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“The fact that a governmental body can redact more than 1,000 pages of documents that are directly related to a major business’s activities in Texas is certainly problematic,” an attorney specializing in public records said.
With @kutnews.bsky.social @texastribune.org
With @kutnews.bsky.social @texastribune.org