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Father, grandfather, retired publisher, learner: train the mind and open the heart.
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Code of Conduct for United States Judges, Canon 5: "A judge should not . . . attend or purchase a ticket for a dinner or other event sponsored by a political organization or candidate... A judge should not engage in any other political activity." (All judges receive training on this.)
Via MS NOW: Emil Bove is in attendance at Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Code of Conduct for United States Judges, Canon 5: "A judge should not . . . attend or purchase a ticket for a dinner or other event sponsored by a political organization or candidate... A judge should not engage in any other political activity." (All judges receive training on this.)
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The Trump admin gave states an ultimatum: Cooperate with the immigration crackdown, or lose your federal funding.
Oregon and 19 other states fought back — and won.
Then officials logged in to the grant website to accept the money, only to find the button to do so was disabled: propub.li/4a4Bsk5
Oregon and 19 other states fought back — and won.
Then officials logged in to the grant website to accept the money, only to find the button to do so was disabled: propub.li/4a4Bsk5
December 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Trump admin gave states an ultimatum: Cooperate with the immigration crackdown, or lose your federal funding.
Oregon and 19 other states fought back — and won.
Then officials logged in to the grant website to accept the money, only to find the button to do so was disabled: propub.li/4a4Bsk5
Oregon and 19 other states fought back — and won.
Then officials logged in to the grant website to accept the money, only to find the button to do so was disabled: propub.li/4a4Bsk5
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A Depraved President Attacks Again.. magnificent piece open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
A Depraved President Attacks Again
There's always a new low for a man who has been vilifying others for decades.
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
A Depraved President Attacks Again.. magnificent piece open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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If only Donald Trump could read:
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If only Donald Trump could read:
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
“OUR AMERICAN CODE OF MILITARY OBEDIENCE REQUIRES THAT, SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
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This cover oozes with contempt for the magazine’s history and its readership
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This cover oozes with contempt for the magazine’s history and its readership
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"Credibility takes generations to build and weeks to lose. The Bondi-era DOJ is squandering a storehouse of trust that once insulated the federal justice system. Rebuilding it may take a generation — if it can be rebuilt at all."
DOJ’s Vanishing Credibility
New filing in Comey case is Shamefully Deceptive
harrylitman.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"Credibility takes generations to build and weeks to lose. The Bondi-era DOJ is squandering a storehouse of trust that once insulated the federal justice system. Rebuilding it may take a generation — if it can be rebuilt at all."
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map, boldly claiming that the much-maligned letter it sent urging state leaders to redistrict was not, in fact, the reason why Texas redrew its map immediately after receiving the letter.
DOJ Tries To Undo Damage of Its ‘Ham-Fisted’ Letter in Texas Gerrymander Case
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map, boldly claiming that the much-maligned letter it sent urging state leaders to redistrict was not, in fact, the reason why Texas redrew its map immediately after receiving the letter.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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Get ready, Tuscaloosa. Somebody’s ego will need a rehab.
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Get ready, Tuscaloosa. Somebody’s ego will need a rehab.
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NH should go latest in Dem primary process Nevada send to last
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
NH should go latest in Dem primary process Nevada send to last
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Good to see two of our stand-up governors standing together on this one. (As they have on many other issues.)
@governor.ca.gov just weighed in to similar effect.
@governor.ca.gov just weighed in to similar effect.
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Good to see two of our stand-up governors standing together on this one. (As they have on many other issues.)
@governor.ca.gov just weighed in to similar effect.
@governor.ca.gov just weighed in to similar effect.
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Gotta say, counting "We got them to agree that a law passed in 2019 is still the law" as a victory is some real learned helplessness
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Gotta say, counting "We got them to agree that a law passed in 2019 is still the law" as a victory is some real learned helplessness
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We’re not going to “fix the Democrats’ brand” by doing TikToks or launching pods. The brand is a direct reflection of our elected officials. If we want to purge our weak branding, we have to purge the weak Dems. I’m looking forward to a robust primary cycle and new Democrats who know how to fight.
November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
We’re not going to “fix the Democrats’ brand” by doing TikToks or launching pods. The brand is a direct reflection of our elected officials. If we want to purge our weak branding, we have to purge the weak Dems. I’m looking forward to a robust primary cycle and new Democrats who know how to fight.
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Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Sanders: That is a totally meaningless gesture. You can get 100 votes here and it won't mean anything because the House is not going to take it up.
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“The failure isn’t presumptively just on Schumer and the seven-plus rank-and-file senators who voted to cave. Assuming there are no consequences for the leadership failure, it’s also on the rest of the caucus.”
16 Thoughts On The Dem Shutdown Cave
Another disgrace, and a new path forward.
www.offmessage.net
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
“The failure isn’t presumptively just on Schumer and the seven-plus rank-and-file senators who voted to cave. Assuming there are no consequences for the leadership failure, it’s also on the rest of the caucus.”
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov tell @durbin.senate.gov to retire now. He’s worse than useless. It’s time he’s put out to pasture. Same goes for @duckworth.senate.gov if she doesn’t vote to remove Dick and Schumer from leadership.
Thoughts on Dems throwing a game they were winning. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
16 Thoughts On The Dem Shutdown Cave
Another disgrace, and a new path forward.
www.offmessage.net
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov tell @durbin.senate.gov to retire now. He’s worse than useless. It’s time he’s put out to pasture. Same goes for @duckworth.senate.gov if she doesn’t vote to remove Dick and Schumer from leadership.
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If outside moderate factionalists really want to disclaim this outcome, they should seize the whip hand in demanding accountability. Immediate new leadership elections, mid-session resignation for all Dem capitulators who would be replaced by Dem governors. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
16 Thoughts On The Dem Shutdown Cave
Another disgrace, and a new path forward.
www.offmessage.net
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
If outside moderate factionalists really want to disclaim this outcome, they should seize the whip hand in demanding accountability. Immediate new leadership elections, mid-session resignation for all Dem capitulators who would be replaced by Dem governors. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
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there is nothing “moderate” about siding with MAGA to impose crushing health insurance price hikes on tens of millions.
The Senate voted to advance a GOP bill to reopen the government after a bloc of moderate Dems dropped their party’s health care demands
Senate Advances Bill To End Government Shutdown After 8 Democrats Fold
www.huffpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
there is nothing “moderate” about siding with MAGA to impose crushing health insurance price hikes on tens of millions.
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Idea: Tell Durbin to retire early. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Idea: Tell Durbin to retire early. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
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Why is she asking the minority leader if he will do something only the majority can do?
WELKER: Can you guarantee you will reopen the government before Thanksgiving?
JEFFRIES: Donald Trump needs to get off the golf course and get back to the negotiating table
JEFFRIES: Donald Trump needs to get off the golf course and get back to the negotiating table
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Why is she asking the minority leader if he will do something only the majority can do?
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When "not reasonable" is the strongest words you use to criticize Trump for starving 40 million Americans and stripping healthcare from millions, there is something wrong:
Hakeem Jeffries: “It’s not reasonable for Donald Trump to withhold intentionally SNAP benefits from 42 million Americans. It’s not reasonable for Republicans to devastate the healthcare of the American people to find $40 billion to bail out their right-wing dictator friend in Argentina.“
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
When "not reasonable" is the strongest words you use to criticize Trump for starving 40 million Americans and stripping healthcare from millions, there is something wrong:
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Yep. Has NYT devoted even *one* stand alone news analysis to the collapse of the MAGA coalition?
After a week in which Dems exceeded expectations in elections, Trump's popularity continues to tank, the GOP largely abandoned the task of governing (just as Thanksgiving travel approaches), I'm a bit surprised to see many more stories highlighting weakness in the Dem than in the GOP coalition.
This NYT framing is ludicrously overstated. Sure, there are primaries. But if anything, the results showed a lot of Dems that there's a way to unify the factions around anti-Trump and affordability politics (as I try to argue in the piece/thread below).
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Yep. Has NYT devoted even *one* stand alone news analysis to the collapse of the MAGA coalition?
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Reductions in Force not required by shutdowns, have never happened in any previous shutdown, and a judge has ruled they are illegal.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
Lee Zeldin announces on Fox that there will be "severe" layoffs at the EPA if the shutdown continues
November 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Reductions in Force not required by shutdowns, have never happened in any previous shutdown, and a judge has ruled they are illegal.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.
The shutdown is an excuse, not a reason, for them to do what they wanted to do: destroy government.