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🧵I think it’s important to understand what disinformation like Sen. Mike Lee’s tweets are trying to do, psychologically/cognitively. In my disinfo class/Substack, I talk about how disinfo often uses “moral disengagement strategies” to manipulate people into accepting harmful conduct 1/
June 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
🧵I think it’s important to understand what disinformation like Sen. Mike Lee’s tweets are trying to do, psychologically/cognitively. In my disinfo class/Substack, I talk about how disinfo often uses “moral disengagement strategies” to manipulate people into accepting harmful conduct 1/
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Update: Over 7.2 million and counting across the country for the No Kings protest!!
June 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Update: Over 7.2 million and counting across the country for the No Kings protest!!
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Look at downtown LA right now
June 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Look at downtown LA right now
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Just spoke with my CDC sources. They were in tears.
Budgets cut. RFJK has ordered them not to publicize bird flu symptoms in exposed workers. Not to test them. Not to speak.
They know people are getting sick. And they’re being forced to stay silent.
This is not just a cover-up. It's cruelty.
Budgets cut. RFJK has ordered them not to publicize bird flu symptoms in exposed workers. Not to test them. Not to speak.
They know people are getting sick. And they’re being forced to stay silent.
This is not just a cover-up. It's cruelty.
April 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Just spoke with my CDC sources. They were in tears.
Budgets cut. RFJK has ordered them not to publicize bird flu symptoms in exposed workers. Not to test them. Not to speak.
They know people are getting sick. And they’re being forced to stay silent.
This is not just a cover-up. It's cruelty.
Budgets cut. RFJK has ordered them not to publicize bird flu symptoms in exposed workers. Not to test them. Not to speak.
They know people are getting sick. And they’re being forced to stay silent.
This is not just a cover-up. It's cruelty.
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A federal judge ordered North Carolina to move forward with a plan that puts about 5,000 ballots from military and overseas voters at risk for rejection in the state Supreme Court race. Litigation over these ballots is ongoing. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Federal Court Tells NC to Pause on Certifying Election — But State Can Proceed With Ballot Curing
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A federal judge ordered North Carolina to move forward with a plan that puts about 5,000 ballots from military and overseas voters at risk for rejection in the state Supreme Court race. Litigation over these ballots is ongoing. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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3/4. If we accept the idea that moving a person from one place to another undoes rights and disempowers the judiciary, we are endorsing the basic Nazism practice that enabled the killing of millions.
April 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
3/4. If we accept the idea that moving a person from one place to another undoes rights and disempowers the judiciary, we are endorsing the basic Nazism practice that enabled the killing of millions.
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2/4. The entire practice of the Holocaust of the Jews involved zones of statelessness. It is easier to move people away from law than it is to remove law from people. Almost all of the killing took place in artificially created stateless zones.
April 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
2/4. The entire practice of the Holocaust of the Jews involved zones of statelessness. It is easier to move people away from law than it is to remove law from people. Almost all of the killing took place in artificially created stateless zones.
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1/4. On the White House’s theory, if they abduct you, get you on a helicopter, get to international waters, shoot you in the head, and drop your corpse into the ocean, that is legal, because it is the conduct of foreign affairs.
April 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
1/4. On the White House’s theory, if they abduct you, get you on a helicopter, get to international waters, shoot you in the head, and drop your corpse into the ocean, that is legal, because it is the conduct of foreign affairs.
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Academics & others need to understand a few things.
A 🧵
I) First, fascism is not inevitable.
Research on autocratic movements show that only about 3,5% of the population need to resist to stop them.
Fascism thrives on the silence of the friends.
That why visible resistance matters.
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I) First, fascism is not inevitable.
Research on autocratic movements show that only about 3,5% of the population need to resist to stop them.
Fascism thrives on the silence of the friends.
That why visible resistance matters.
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In addition to going through the website, I strongly encourage people to read the letter from Harvard's President, Dr. Garber.
We need more scientific institutions to show this level of courage, no matter the risk. In fact, we need *all* institutions to stand up*.
www.harvard.edu/president/ne...
We need more scientific institutions to show this level of courage, no matter the risk. In fact, we need *all* institutions to stand up*.
www.harvard.edu/president/ne...
The Promise of American Higher Education
No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue
www.harvard.edu
April 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Academics & others need to understand a few things.
A 🧵
I) First, fascism is not inevitable.
Research on autocratic movements show that only about 3,5% of the population need to resist to stop them.
Fascism thrives on the silence of the friends.
That why visible resistance matters.
1/
A 🧵
I) First, fascism is not inevitable.
Research on autocratic movements show that only about 3,5% of the population need to resist to stop them.
Fascism thrives on the silence of the friends.
That why visible resistance matters.
1/
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On Musk's old-fashioned, backwards-looking futurist/techno-authoritarian ideas, all borrowed from failed thinkers of the 20th century
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
Opinion | The Rise and Fall of Elon Musk (Gift Article)
His belief that liberal democracy has failed and that technologists should lead can be traced to the unusual life of his grandfather.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On Musk's old-fashioned, backwards-looking futurist/techno-authoritarian ideas, all borrowed from failed thinkers of the 20th century
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
from Jill Lepore
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/o...
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Yesterday: Lithuanians lined the streets to honor the 4 fallen U.S. soldiers
Today: Trump went to a LIV golf dinner reception instead of being present for their dignified transfer at Dover
Today: Trump went to a LIV golf dinner reception instead of being present for their dignified transfer at Dover
April 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Yesterday: Lithuanians lined the streets to honor the 4 fallen U.S. soldiers
Today: Trump went to a LIV golf dinner reception instead of being present for their dignified transfer at Dover
Today: Trump went to a LIV golf dinner reception instead of being present for their dignified transfer at Dover
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Republicans are pushing for a proof of citizenship requirement to serve their own ends while perpetuating harmful myths about noncitizen voting.
What’s Really Behind Republicans' Push for Proof of Citizenship?
Republicans are perpetuating harmful myths to pass proof of citizenship requirements that serve their own ends.
www.democracydocket.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Republicans are pushing for a proof of citizenship requirement to serve their own ends while perpetuating harmful myths about noncitizen voting.
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That's a wrap on our first Weekend of Action — Team Mikie knocked more than 4,000 doors over the past two days!
Huge thanks to all of our volunteers who took time out of their lives to talk to voters about why this race matters.
Huge thanks to all of our volunteers who took time out of their lives to talk to voters about why this race matters.
March 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
That's a wrap on our first Weekend of Action — Team Mikie knocked more than 4,000 doors over the past two days!
Huge thanks to all of our volunteers who took time out of their lives to talk to voters about why this race matters.
Huge thanks to all of our volunteers who took time out of their lives to talk to voters about why this race matters.
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The lack of accountability and responsibility from the administration is breathtaking.
March 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The lack of accountability and responsibility from the administration is breathtaking.
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Today, I’m sharing my plan to build more homes that families can afford, increase in-state clean energy production, tackle rising food prices, reduce health care costs, provide tax relief, and lower costs for families raising children in New Jersey.
March 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today, I’m sharing my plan to build more homes that families can afford, increase in-state clean energy production, tackle rising food prices, reduce health care costs, provide tax relief, and lower costs for families raising children in New Jersey.
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As Donald Trump and Elon Musk threaten the U.S. Postal Service, I joined NALC postal workers in Bedminster outside of the Trump National Golf Course with a simple message: Hell no.
March 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
As Donald Trump and Elon Musk threaten the U.S. Postal Service, I joined NALC postal workers in Bedminster outside of the Trump National Golf Course with a simple message: Hell no.
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This country gave my family — and so many others — the opportunity to build a middle-class life.
This administration is shutting down opportunities left, right, and center. But New Jersey’s where we draw the line — and that’s what we’re going to do this November.
This administration is shutting down opportunities left, right, and center. But New Jersey’s where we draw the line — and that’s what we’re going to do this November.
March 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This country gave my family — and so many others — the opportunity to build a middle-class life.
This administration is shutting down opportunities left, right, and center. But New Jersey’s where we draw the line — and that’s what we’re going to do this November.
This administration is shutting down opportunities left, right, and center. But New Jersey’s where we draw the line — and that’s what we’re going to do this November.
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I'm so grateful to have the overwhelming support of the Middlesex Democrats. There's so much at stake in November, and it's going to take a big team to keep New Jersey blue and bring down housing costs, fund and improve our public schools, and make retirement more affordable for seniors. Onward!
March 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I'm so grateful to have the overwhelming support of the Middlesex Democrats. There's so much at stake in November, and it's going to take a big team to keep New Jersey blue and bring down housing costs, fund and improve our public schools, and make retirement more affordable for seniors. Onward!
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Last night, Trump fired some of our nation's top military leaders. And every day he continues to threaten our democracy and the values we hold dear.
So this morning, I tossed out my prepared speech and talked about the nation and state that I have sworn to serve.
youtu.be/_6F44IwICDI
So this morning, I tossed out my prepared speech and talked about the nation and state that I have sworn to serve.
youtu.be/_6F44IwICDI
Join in the Fight: Mikie Sherrill Addresses the Monmouth Dems Convention
YouTube video by Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey
youtu.be
February 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Last night, Trump fired some of our nation's top military leaders. And every day he continues to threaten our democracy and the values we hold dear.
So this morning, I tossed out my prepared speech and talked about the nation and state that I have sworn to serve.
youtu.be/_6F44IwICDI
So this morning, I tossed out my prepared speech and talked about the nation and state that I have sworn to serve.
youtu.be/_6F44IwICDI
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My responsibility as a candidate to be your governor is not only to travel the state and tell you how I think New Jersey should move forward, but also to listen and learn — and that’s what yesterday morning in Trenton was about.
February 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My responsibility as a candidate to be your governor is not only to travel the state and tell you how I think New Jersey should move forward, but also to listen and learn — and that’s what yesterday morning in Trenton was about.
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I'm honored to earn the New Jersey LCV’s endorsement to be your governor.
I've never backed down from a challenge — and I'm ready to work with LCV and their 22,000 NJ members to ensure we all have clean air and drinking water, lower energy costs, and tackle the ongoing threat of climate change.
I've never backed down from a challenge — and I'm ready to work with LCV and their 22,000 NJ members to ensure we all have clean air and drinking water, lower energy costs, and tackle the ongoing threat of climate change.
February 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I'm honored to earn the New Jersey LCV’s endorsement to be your governor.
I've never backed down from a challenge — and I'm ready to work with LCV and their 22,000 NJ members to ensure we all have clean air and drinking water, lower energy costs, and tackle the ongoing threat of climate change.
I've never backed down from a challenge — and I'm ready to work with LCV and their 22,000 NJ members to ensure we all have clean air and drinking water, lower energy costs, and tackle the ongoing threat of climate change.