@coldwarliberal.bsky.social
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Again, it is a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House or Executive Office of the President to order tax investigations into anyone.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
October 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Again, it is a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House or Executive Office of the President to order tax investigations into anyone.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
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The idea that American was a democracy fighting for and supporting democracy abroad had a civic, unifying effect, and we're feeling the loss of that.
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
October 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The idea that American was a democracy fighting for and supporting democracy abroad had a civic, unifying effect, and we're feeling the loss of that.
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
@anneapplebaum.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
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"What's important about the Tomahawks isn't the weapon and what it can do ... what's important is the symbolism — you know, the fact that the U.S. is giving a sophisticated weapon to Ukraine," said @anneapplebaum.bsky.social.
October 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"What's important about the Tomahawks isn't the weapon and what it can do ... what's important is the symbolism — you know, the fact that the U.S. is giving a sophisticated weapon to Ukraine," said @anneapplebaum.bsky.social.
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Paperback, with new preface, available TODAY
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
August 26, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Paperback, with new preface, available TODAY
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302...
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"But Harris infers that he seemed overly confident about his ability to clinch the job . . ." Ugh. The word you wanted was implies. Has the Post fired all its editors? wapo.st/42Et3iF
Harris book draws blowback from Shapiro, Buttigieg. Here’s what’s in it.
The same people criticizing what she said about them in her new book about the 2024 campaign could be among those she faces in 2028 if she runs again.
wapo.st
September 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"But Harris infers that he seemed overly confident about his ability to clinch the job . . ." Ugh. The word you wanted was implies. Has the Post fired all its editors? wapo.st/42Et3iF
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Do yourself a favor in these dark times and read Judge Steven Merryday's rebuke to Trump and his lawyers. It's soul-nourishing to see someone speak up for sanity, for decorum, for rules, and for the equal application of the law. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Do yourself a favor in these dark times and read Judge Steven Merryday's rebuke to Trump and his lawyers. It's soul-nourishing to see someone speak up for sanity, for decorum, for rules, and for the equal application of the law. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Is this the way the Madisonian experiment ends? Everything Is Awful. And It’s Changing Us. www.thebulwark.com/p/everything...
Everything Is Awful. And It’s Changing Us.
It’s great that Disney is bringing Jimmy Kimmel back—but is it too late?
www.thebulwark.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Is this the way the Madisonian experiment ends? Everything Is Awful. And It’s Changing Us. www.thebulwark.com/p/everything...
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Making America great should also include protecting us from disease
@citizencohn.bsky.social joins the @monacharen.bsky.social Show to discuss more.
@citizencohn.bsky.social joins the @monacharen.bsky.social Show to discuss more.
September 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Making America great should also include protecting us from disease
@citizencohn.bsky.social joins the @monacharen.bsky.social Show to discuss more.
@citizencohn.bsky.social joins the @monacharen.bsky.social Show to discuss more.
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So looking forward to this event on Monday with the brilliant @hollybfletcher.bsky.social. Do join us!
October 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So looking forward to this event on Monday with the brilliant @hollybfletcher.bsky.social. Do join us!
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A ceasefire is good, but it is not peace. The Long Road to Peace and Trump’s Short Attention Span www.thebulwark.com/p/long-road-...
The Long Road to Peace and Trump’s Short Attention Span
The Israel–Hamas ceasefire is a welcome achievement—but the next steps are vague and the president lacks the temperament to get more.
www.thebulwark.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A ceasefire is good, but it is not peace. The Long Road to Peace and Trump’s Short Attention Span www.thebulwark.com/p/long-road-...
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A revealingly creepy formulation by Speaker Johnson.
What does he mean by “they” are going to “descend” on “our” capital?
WE are going to assemble in OUR communities exercising OUR constitutional rights in defense of OUR nation.
What does he mean by “they” are going to “descend” on “our” capital?
WE are going to assemble in OUR communities exercising OUR constitutional rights in defense of OUR nation.
Johnson: “They're going to descend on our capital for their much-anticipated so-called ‘No Kings’ rally. We refer to it by its more accurate description: 'The Hate America' rally. I'm not sure how anybody can refute that."
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A revealingly creepy formulation by Speaker Johnson.
What does he mean by “they” are going to “descend” on “our” capital?
WE are going to assemble in OUR communities exercising OUR constitutional rights in defense of OUR nation.
What does he mean by “they” are going to “descend” on “our” capital?
WE are going to assemble in OUR communities exercising OUR constitutional rights in defense of OUR nation.
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🇺🇸?
JUST IN: Trump launches a $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times — naming reporters Peter Baker, Michael Schmidt, Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner — because he doesn't like what they have written/reported about him. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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It was thrilling in 1991 when Russians tore down "Iron Felix." But, under Putin, Russia has now been re-Sovietized.
A city in Russia’s Far East unveiled a new statue to Soviet secret police founder Felix Dzerzhinsky to the sound of the main theme from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
meduza.io/en/feature/2...
Russian city unveils monument to Soviet secret police founder Felix Dzerzhinsky to the sound of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ — Meduza
The city of Nakhodka in Russia’s Far Eastern Primorsky region has become the latest locality in the country to put up a new statue of Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of the Soviet secret police.
meduza.io
September 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It was thrilling in 1991 when Russians tore down "Iron Felix." But, under Putin, Russia has now been re-Sovietized.
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For years, President Trump has called his critics "enemies of the people." This phrase has a horrible pedigree (and horrible present). American leaders should not use it. Can we all agree? (No.)
Ramzan Kadyrov called legendary Russian pop singer Alla Pugacheva an “enemy of the people” for comments she made in her first extended interview since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine.
meduza.io/en/news/2025...
meduza.io/en/news/2025...
Kadyrov calls Russian pop icon Alla Pugacheva an ‘enemy of the people’ for praising Chechen separatist leader — Meduza
Chechnya Governor Ramzan Kadyrov has called legendary Russian pop singer Alla Pugacheva an “enemy of the people” for comments she made in her first extended interview since the start of the…
meduza.io
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
For years, President Trump has called his critics "enemies of the people." This phrase has a horrible pedigree (and horrible present). American leaders should not use it. Can we all agree? (No.)
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Great conversation probing our conspiracy-addled age, the HHS debacle, and China's ascendance due to Trump's decline. The Good Fight Club: The “Trump Is Dead” Conspiracy, the Big Summit Between Xi, Putin and Modi, and Firings at the CDC www.persuasion.community/p/the-good-f...
The Good Fight Club: The “Trump Is Dead” Conspiracy, the Big Summit Between Xi, Putin and Modi, and Firings at the CDC
Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama, Mona Charen, and Russell Muirhead tackle this week’s big news.
www.persuasion.community
September 4, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Great conversation probing our conspiracy-addled age, the HHS debacle, and China's ascendance due to Trump's decline. The Good Fight Club: The “Trump Is Dead” Conspiracy, the Big Summit Between Xi, Putin and Modi, and Firings at the CDC www.persuasion.community/p/the-good-f...
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Bravo @saletan.bsky.social Charlie Kirk’s Rules of Free Speech www.thebulwark.com/p/charlie-ki...
Charlie Kirk’s Rules of Free Speech
Republicans want to prosecute the left for incendiary words that could lead to violence. They should read Kirk’s own incendiary words first.
www.thebulwark.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Bravo @saletan.bsky.social Charlie Kirk’s Rules of Free Speech www.thebulwark.com/p/charlie-ki...
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Also Trump has said 1000 times that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine on his watch. Putin did it, he explains, because he didn't respect Biden. Ok. Now Trump is POTUS and has made it clear he wants Putin to stop the war. Nothing. It would make a smarter man think.
"Since Trump’s inauguration, the EU has adopted three new packages of sanctions against Russia, while the U.S. Treasury Department has not updated its Russia-related sanctions lists once." The old "the Europeans aren't doing enough" doesn't work forever. www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-lat...
Trump’s Latest Humbug on Russian Sanctions
European allies can’t take seriously demands by a deeply unserious U.S. administration.
www.thebulwark.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Also Trump has said 1000 times that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine on his watch. Putin did it, he explains, because he didn't respect Biden. Ok. Now Trump is POTUS and has made it clear he wants Putin to stop the war. Nothing. It would make a smarter man think.
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“Whatever the rationale for the administration’s agenda, the consequences are clear. These cuts are jeopardizing progress in many fields, including the war on cancer—in which scientists have made some truly impressive gains, especially in the past ten years or so.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
No President Tried to Lose the War on Cancer … Until Trump
The story of a cancer patient, a researcher, and MAGA’s assault on science.
open.substack.com
August 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Whatever the rationale for the administration’s agenda, the consequences are clear. These cuts are jeopardizing progress in many fields, including the war on cancer—in which scientists have made some truly impressive gains, especially in the past ten years or so.”
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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Excellent analysis by Eric Edelman of the summit—its optics, its substance, what comes next.
BLUF: It’s worse even than it first appeared, and probably worse than you think.
www.youtube.com/live/r5Sr5j9...
BLUF: It’s worse even than it first appeared, and probably worse than you think.
www.youtube.com/live/r5Sr5j9...
Bulwark on Sunday: Trump Grovels, Putin Demands Surrender (w/ Eric Edelman)
YouTube video by The Bulwark
www.youtube.com
August 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Excellent analysis by Eric Edelman of the summit—its optics, its substance, what comes next.
BLUF: It’s worse even than it first appeared, and probably worse than you think.
www.youtube.com/live/r5Sr5j9...
BLUF: It’s worse even than it first appeared, and probably worse than you think.
www.youtube.com/live/r5Sr5j9...
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An NBA secret revealed! www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...
Derrick Rose eager to shine light on NBA’s secret obsession: Chess
"You start to see how important just one move is," says Rose about chess. "And that one move is a choice in life.”
www.nytimes.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
An NBA secret revealed! www.nytimes.com/athletic/649...
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Delighted to join Yascha Mounk, Frank Fukuyama, and Ivan Krastev for a lively dissection of the news. You can listen for free but Persuasion is also well worth your money. www.persuasion.community/p/the-good-f...
The Good Fight Club: Epstein, Columbia, Ukraine, Fed Independence
In this inaugural episode of The Good Fight’s panel format, Francis Fukuyama, Ivan Krastev, and Mona Charen join Yascha to make sense of the events of the last week.
www.persuasion.community
July 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Delighted to join Yascha Mounk, Frank Fukuyama, and Ivan Krastev for a lively dissection of the news. You can listen for free but Persuasion is also well worth your money. www.persuasion.community/p/the-good-f...
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There are so many brilliant songs by Tom Lehrer. Here's s favorite of mine because I was subjected to New Math in 3rd grade and still haven't quite recovered!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKGV2cTgqA
July 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
There are so many brilliant songs by Tom Lehrer. Here's s favorite of mine because I was subjected to New Math in 3rd grade and still haven't quite recovered!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIKGV2cTgqA
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Clip this and forward to your excuse-making family and friends who think MAGA is bad, but the Democrats are worse. ‘Putin>>>>>NATO’ www.jaynordlinger.com/p/putinnato?...
‘Putin>>>>>NATO’
On a Trump-administration official and the state of the American Right
www.jaynordlinger.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Clip this and forward to your excuse-making family and friends who think MAGA is bad, but the Democrats are worse. ‘Putin>>>>>NATO’ www.jaynordlinger.com/p/putinnato?...
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Lord Acton's aphorism comes to mind: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The Corrupt Bargain Behind Gaza’s Catastrophe
Israel’s far right wants to take over Gaza. Netanyahu wants to stay in power.
www.theatlantic.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Lord Acton's aphorism comes to mind: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...