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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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The same Democratic Party that just surrendered in the shutdown fight:
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The same Democratic Party that just surrendered in the shutdown fight:
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
- gave up pandemic relief without a fight
- failed to ban gerrymandering
- gave up on Build Back Better
- voted to confirm Trump’s appointees.
Rollover.
Wither.
Die.
Like Fox News line: Democrats win, they lose.
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God I want to see a million “Dems demanding new leadership” articles today, I want it to be a narrative Schumer can’t escape
Democrats are demanding new leadership after Schumer failed to stop a GOP-backed funding deal that doesn't guarantee continued health care subsidies. Progressives like Ro Khanna blasted him for giving in and warned premiums could soar as a result.
Democrats Call for New Leadership After Schumer Caves on “Terrible” GOP Deal
“If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing … what will you fight for?” said Ro Khanna.
truthout.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
God I want to see a million “Dems demanding new leadership” articles today, I want it to be a narrative Schumer can’t escape
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Discovering computer as an adult makes you go crazy. Discovering computer as a baby makes you go crazy. In all of human history, there will only ever be one generation to discover computer at the correct age: 13
The problem with every post-Millennial generation is they got to go straight to high speed internet. Of course you'll get computer madness that way. Make them start with those old screeching modems and work their way up
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Discovering computer as an adult makes you go crazy. Discovering computer as a baby makes you go crazy. In all of human history, there will only ever be one generation to discover computer at the correct age: 13
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When the scheduling system asks you if you have a preexisting condition, consider “not wanting COVID” as a preexisting condition.
August 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
When the scheduling system asks you if you have a preexisting condition, consider “not wanting COVID” as a preexisting condition.
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New York’s hottest club is Blame Zohran Mamdani for Crimes Committed While Eric Adams Is Mayor Under Laws Signed by Andrew Cuomo. It’s got everything—corrections officers who aren’t registered to vote in New York City, etc etc etc
August 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
New York’s hottest club is Blame Zohran Mamdani for Crimes Committed While Eric Adams Is Mayor Under Laws Signed by Andrew Cuomo. It’s got everything—corrections officers who aren’t registered to vote in New York City, etc etc etc
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Acts of meaningful resistance:
1) Wear an n95 style mask in public to reduce community illness while fascists destroy healthcare
2) Form & support unions while fascists destroy workers rights
3) Give $ to targeted groups (trans folks, immigrants, &c) while fascists deplete their resources
1) Wear an n95 style mask in public to reduce community illness while fascists destroy healthcare
2) Form & support unions while fascists destroy workers rights
3) Give $ to targeted groups (trans folks, immigrants, &c) while fascists deplete their resources
August 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Acts of meaningful resistance:
1) Wear an n95 style mask in public to reduce community illness while fascists destroy healthcare
2) Form & support unions while fascists destroy workers rights
3) Give $ to targeted groups (trans folks, immigrants, &c) while fascists deplete their resources
1) Wear an n95 style mask in public to reduce community illness while fascists destroy healthcare
2) Form & support unions while fascists destroy workers rights
3) Give $ to targeted groups (trans folks, immigrants, &c) while fascists deplete their resources
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“A conventional wisdom has been solidifying in certain centrist and liberal quarters that the controls imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic Went Too Far. Sweden supposedly proves this—but as @ryanlcooper.com asks, “Does it really?”
COVID Contrarians Are Wrong About Sweden
Trying to ‘let it rip’ in early 2020 was a disaster.
trib.al
August 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“A conventional wisdom has been solidifying in certain centrist and liberal quarters that the controls imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic Went Too Far. Sweden supposedly proves this—but as @ryanlcooper.com asks, “Does it really?”
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Gov. Hochul has the ability to pass the NY Health Act, which would guarantee healthcare for everyone in NY.
We have the votes to pass it in the state legislature, but Gov. Hochul refuses to endorse.
Any rhetoric on healthcare, is meaningless.
You have the power to fix this.
We have the votes to pass it in the state legislature, but Gov. Hochul refuses to endorse.
Any rhetoric on healthcare, is meaningless.
You have the power to fix this.
Today’s vote makes it official: New York’s Republican members of Congress voted to gamble with their constituents’ lives to pay for billionaire tax breaks.
They had two chances to stand up to Donald Trump and fight for the people they serve. They failed both times.
They had two chances to stand up to Donald Trump and fight for the people they serve. They failed both times.
July 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Gov. Hochul has the ability to pass the NY Health Act, which would guarantee healthcare for everyone in NY.
We have the votes to pass it in the state legislature, but Gov. Hochul refuses to endorse.
Any rhetoric on healthcare, is meaningless.
You have the power to fix this.
We have the votes to pass it in the state legislature, but Gov. Hochul refuses to endorse.
Any rhetoric on healthcare, is meaningless.
You have the power to fix this.
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Darkly funny how obvious the bigotry is here. "Discrimination against gay people is bad but uhhhhh trans people take medications so uhhhh that's different."
It's actually not! The core issue here is still equal rights for a minority being cast as a threat to the majority.
It's actually not! The core issue here is still equal rights for a minority being cast as a threat to the majority.
I cancelled my subscription because of comments like this. "Novel issues" - yeah right, there are no other medications that require lifelong usage. I think the cholesterol medications (among others) would like a word.
June 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Darkly funny how obvious the bigotry is here. "Discrimination against gay people is bad but uhhhhh trans people take medications so uhhhh that's different."
It's actually not! The core issue here is still equal rights for a minority being cast as a threat to the majority.
It's actually not! The core issue here is still equal rights for a minority being cast as a threat to the majority.
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If you want to make America healthy again, start with
Universal health & UBI
Masks in healthcare
Clean air & water
Affordable housing & food
Guaranteed education
Paid time off
Affordable child care
When we accept that caring for one another is essential for health & happiness, we all benefit
Universal health & UBI
Masks in healthcare
Clean air & water
Affordable housing & food
Guaranteed education
Paid time off
Affordable child care
When we accept that caring for one another is essential for health & happiness, we all benefit
June 20, 2025 at 5:38 AM
If you want to make America healthy again, start with
Universal health & UBI
Masks in healthcare
Clean air & water
Affordable housing & food
Guaranteed education
Paid time off
Affordable child care
When we accept that caring for one another is essential for health & happiness, we all benefit
Universal health & UBI
Masks in healthcare
Clean air & water
Affordable housing & food
Guaranteed education
Paid time off
Affordable child care
When we accept that caring for one another is essential for health & happiness, we all benefit
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But we have an entire intellectual class that has somehow convinced the public — and itself — that describing basic political realities is a form of bias.
"Don't unfairly judge the right" has become "don't judge the right" — even when the facts indicate that they deserve blame.
"Don't unfairly judge the right" has become "don't judge the right" — even when the facts indicate that they deserve blame.
June 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
But we have an entire intellectual class that has somehow convinced the public — and itself — that describing basic political realities is a form of bias.
"Don't unfairly judge the right" has become "don't judge the right" — even when the facts indicate that they deserve blame.
"Don't unfairly judge the right" has become "don't judge the right" — even when the facts indicate that they deserve blame.
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okay Andrew now let's try "can you tell us why you left your last job?"
Cuomo acted out a mock job interview between Mamdani and a recruiter.
“‘Hello, I’m applying for the job of the mayor of the City of New York.’ ‘OK, do you have management experience?’ ‘No.’ ‘Have you managed 100 people before?’ ‘No.’"
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
“‘Hello, I’m applying for the job of the mayor of the City of New York.’ ‘OK, do you have management experience?’ ‘No.’ ‘Have you managed 100 people before?’ ‘No.’"
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
In final stretch of New York mayoral race, Cuomo targets Mamdani's inexperience
The 67-year-old former governor has taken to criticizing his top opponent, a 33-year-old state legislator.
www.politico.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
okay Andrew now let's try "can you tell us why you left your last job?"
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The world isn't silent on Gaza - this is by far the most vocal I have seen the general public on a political issue in my lifetime. I have also never seen a bigger difference between the anger of the public and the inaction of specific institutions and governments. That's the crucial disconnect.
June 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
The world isn't silent on Gaza - this is by far the most vocal I have seen the general public on a political issue in my lifetime. I have also never seen a bigger difference between the anger of the public and the inaction of specific institutions and governments. That's the crucial disconnect.
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I am deeply confused by private businesses claiming they "can't" put mask mandates in place for equally private events. At least where I live, there is literally no law against it. You CAN. You just don't WANT TO.
Well, I CAN catch Covid, and I really don't WANT to.
Well, I CAN catch Covid, and I really don't WANT to.
June 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I am deeply confused by private businesses claiming they "can't" put mask mandates in place for equally private events. At least where I live, there is literally no law against it. You CAN. You just don't WANT TO.
Well, I CAN catch Covid, and I really don't WANT to.
Well, I CAN catch Covid, and I really don't WANT to.
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There needs to be five-alarm level public health messaging about this.
This was published in JAMA -- the Journal of the American Medical Association -- last month.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
This was published in JAMA -- the Journal of the American Medical Association -- last month.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Long Covid is now the most common chronic condition in children in the U.S.
June 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
There needs to be five-alarm level public health messaging about this.
This was published in JAMA -- the Journal of the American Medical Association -- last month.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
This was published in JAMA -- the Journal of the American Medical Association -- last month.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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From the people who won't raise the minimum wage:
NEW: Unbelievable. A seemingly endless line of tanks & other military vehicles arrive in DC ahead of next week's parade.
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
They departed Texas 5 days ago.
What a colossal waste of time, money & military resources. All for a President who has shown zero respect for service personnel.
(🎥 DW)
June 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
From the people who won't raise the minimum wage:
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Like why don’t certain people ask things like “so Andrew Cuomo killed a bunch of old people and cost the state a bunch of money fighting his sexual predation in office, why do you think he can handle a managerial job when we couldn’t before?”
June 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Like why don’t certain people ask things like “so Andrew Cuomo killed a bunch of old people and cost the state a bunch of money fighting his sexual predation in office, why do you think he can handle a managerial job when we couldn’t before?”
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My plea to parents is to take your children to libraries as much as your complicated parenting schedule can possibly allow. Help your children understand that this resource belongs to them and to the community, and that anyone attempting to take it away is stealing from them.
June 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
My plea to parents is to take your children to libraries as much as your complicated parenting schedule can possibly allow. Help your children understand that this resource belongs to them and to the community, and that anyone attempting to take it away is stealing from them.
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Leaving aside the egregious comparison to Larry Kramer, RFK's ideas about COVID were treated as false because they were false!
He has spent his entire adult life promoting ideas that are wrong and have literally gotten children killed. How *should* we treat a figure like this?
He has spent his entire adult life promoting ideas that are wrong and have literally gotten children killed. How *should* we treat a figure like this?
May 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Leaving aside the egregious comparison to Larry Kramer, RFK's ideas about COVID were treated as false because they were false!
He has spent his entire adult life promoting ideas that are wrong and have literally gotten children killed. How *should* we treat a figure like this?
He has spent his entire adult life promoting ideas that are wrong and have literally gotten children killed. How *should* we treat a figure like this?
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I will never understand why the media feels the need to whitewash RFK Jr constantly.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
May 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I will never understand why the media feels the need to whitewash RFK Jr constantly.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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We should have a memorial day for COVID. It is horrific that we as a society have done virtually nothing to remember the millions who have died. Rushing to forget what happened also makes it much more likely that we will continue to repeat our deadly mistakes.
May 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We should have a memorial day for COVID. It is horrific that we as a society have done virtually nothing to remember the millions who have died. Rushing to forget what happened also makes it much more likely that we will continue to repeat our deadly mistakes.
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While the US attacks public health & disability rights… a new COVID variant is here.
An n95 mask is a reliable defense against acute illness & long COVID. Unmitigated pandemics are fascist projects that most harm marginalized folks. Masking is resistance.
Give/get mask mutual aid: maskbloc.org
An n95 mask is a reliable defense against acute illness & long COVID. Unmitigated pandemics are fascist projects that most harm marginalized folks. Masking is resistance.
Give/get mask mutual aid: maskbloc.org
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
www.cbsnews.com
May 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
While the US attacks public health & disability rights… a new COVID variant is here.
An n95 mask is a reliable defense against acute illness & long COVID. Unmitigated pandemics are fascist projects that most harm marginalized folks. Masking is resistance.
Give/get mask mutual aid: maskbloc.org
An n95 mask is a reliable defense against acute illness & long COVID. Unmitigated pandemics are fascist projects that most harm marginalized folks. Masking is resistance.
Give/get mask mutual aid: maskbloc.org