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There is currently an enormous protest in the streets of Minneapolis in response to the murder there today by the American Gestapo, ICE. I take some comfort in this.
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
There is currently an enormous protest in the streets of Minneapolis in response to the murder there today by the American Gestapo, ICE. I take some comfort in this.
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Normally I don’t watch mainstream media, but, whenever @johnfugelsang.bsky.social is on, he always hits it out of the park every time!!! If you haven’t gotten @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s book, please pick it up, you won’t regret it!!!
John Fugelsang on the radicalism of Christ's message and the 'seductive trap of Donald Trump'
Author John Fugelsang joins Morning Joe to discuss Christianity, the Trump administration, Christian activism in reaction to Christian authoritarianism, Trump's relationship with evangelicals and Trum...
www.ms.now
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Normally I don’t watch mainstream media, but, whenever @johnfugelsang.bsky.social is on, he always hits it out of the park every time!!! If you haven’t gotten @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s book, please pick it up, you won’t regret it!!!
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1. You do not need to watch a video of ICE murdering someone in order to be an informed citizen.
2. Not clear why posters are uploading that unredacted, uncensored video to this niche social media site full of people who already hate ICE. What are you doing???
2. Not clear why posters are uploading that unredacted, uncensored video to this niche social media site full of people who already hate ICE. What are you doing???
January 7, 2026 at 6:17 PM
1. You do not need to watch a video of ICE murdering someone in order to be an informed citizen.
2. Not clear why posters are uploading that unredacted, uncensored video to this niche social media site full of people who already hate ICE. What are you doing???
2. Not clear why posters are uploading that unredacted, uncensored video to this niche social media site full of people who already hate ICE. What are you doing???
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Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
January 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
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I love when people participate in their local government, and I wish more people would do it.
Literally anyone can go to a regularly-scheduled public meeting and talk about a thing they care about, and you’d be surprised what a small group of engaged people can accomplish.
Literally anyone can go to a regularly-scheduled public meeting and talk about a thing they care about, and you’d be surprised what a small group of engaged people can accomplish.
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
I love when people participate in their local government, and I wish more people would do it.
Literally anyone can go to a regularly-scheduled public meeting and talk about a thing they care about, and you’d be surprised what a small group of engaged people can accomplish.
Literally anyone can go to a regularly-scheduled public meeting and talk about a thing they care about, and you’d be surprised what a small group of engaged people can accomplish.
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An image I’ll never forget.
January 6, 2026 at 10:38 PM
An image I’ll never forget.
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Reformed January 6th participant (who refused a pardon): “You can't gaslight me. I was there. I saw the officers being pepper sprayed. I watched one of them fall down and hit his head and his back. So don't be telling me it wasn't violent.”
January 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Reformed January 6th participant (who refused a pardon): “You can't gaslight me. I was there. I saw the officers being pepper sprayed. I watched one of them fall down and hit his head and his back. So don't be telling me it wasn't violent.”
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Seeing as it’s the 5 year anniversary of Jan 6, & attempts to re-write what occurred continue unabated, I’m re-upping part 7 of my series about Roger Stone & his miscreants. It documents w/ screen shots & quotes much of what transpired. We cannot let them re-write history. @buckscountybeacon.com. 1/
Trump and the GOP Blocked Election Security Bills, But 'Stop the Steal' Made Everyone Forget - Bucks County Beacon
If the last two presidential elections are any indication, we can expect Roger Stone and his cabal of miscreants to flood the information space with phony, distracting, and inflammatory narratives abo...
buckscountybeacon.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Seeing as it’s the 5 year anniversary of Jan 6, & attempts to re-write what occurred continue unabated, I’m re-upping part 7 of my series about Roger Stone & his miscreants. It documents w/ screen shots & quotes much of what transpired. We cannot let them re-write history. @buckscountybeacon.com. 1/
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I added this log because during her life & even after her death she has been repeatedly been called a liar. I'm sure like all of us she got some details wrong in the stress of it all. But she didn't make up being on his plane or flying to where he had a home. She didn't fake this picture either.👇🏾
January 6, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I added this log because during her life & even after her death she has been repeatedly been called a liar. I'm sure like all of us she got some details wrong in the stress of it all. But she didn't make up being on his plane or flying to where he had a home. She didn't fake this picture either.👇🏾
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That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
That one person can drag us into a war without consulting or even notifying Congress, or our allies, or fully explaining to the American people why this is necessary, is absolutely bonkers.
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
Reminder that Congress has the power to stop all of this. Where the hell are they?
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It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
January 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
It's an old and obvious pattern. An unpopular president - failing on the economy and losing his grip on power at home - decides to launch a war for regime change abroad.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
The American people don’t want to “run” a foreign country while our leaders fail to improve life in this one.
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
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It’s old-fashioned to defend mainstream journalism these days but some of the most reliable reporting from people actually on the ground will be the AP and Reuters the next 24 hours. Your Substack journalist writing takes will be using frontline reporting from them.
January 3, 2026 at 8:09 AM
It’s old-fashioned to defend mainstream journalism these days but some of the most reliable reporting from people actually on the ground will be the AP and Reuters the next 24 hours. Your Substack journalist writing takes will be using frontline reporting from them.
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![Breaking News Consumer's Handbook
1. In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
- "We are getting reports"... could mean anything.
- "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't haveit.
- "[News outlet] has learned"... means it has a scoop or is going out on a limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
7. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the fakers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qjoddtmp5jxzkzvt3hoqz3tt/bafkreigi2e6uxrt67htjbrfcmtpbasfuz4jvetyyecnqvxxyt45zile72y@jpeg)
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One of the most successful propaganda campaigns of our time is the right-wing claim that liberals dominate the media. The right has pushed this myth for decades on Fox and other outlets. You know about it because RIGHT-WING MEDIA HAVE A HUGE MEGAPHONE. My thread. 1/10 🧵
December 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
One of the most successful propaganda campaigns of our time is the right-wing claim that liberals dominate the media. The right has pushed this myth for decades on Fox and other outlets. You know about it because RIGHT-WING MEDIA HAVE A HUGE MEGAPHONE. My thread. 1/10 🧵
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The CBS investigation portrays a modern concentration camp, similar to the Soviet GULAG (like CECOT, an acronym): sadistic guards, 24 hour lighting, isolation cells.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
December 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The CBS investigation portrays a modern concentration camp, similar to the Soviet GULAG (like CECOT, an acronym): sadistic guards, 24 hour lighting, isolation cells.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
Americans once opposed this inhumane system.
The Trump administration sent innocent people there to suffer.
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Wild scenes. Absolutely wild. My brain can't comprehend this kind of behavior
ICE detain father shopping on Christmas Eve—then steal his family's groceries.
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
Then 3 agents divvy up his paid for food—taking what they want for themselves.
"Can I just get the wife's number to call and let her know?" woman asks.
"No, guess he should've complied," agent says.
Yakima, Washington
December 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Wild scenes. Absolutely wild. My brain can't comprehend this kind of behavior
The Naval Academy and other Service Academies will soon mark 50 years of women’s enrollment (the Merchant Marine Academy is already there).
Women continue to serve with honor and skill across the fleet.
Women continue to serve with honor and skill across the fleet.
Women are an important and growing part of the Navy, and they are here to stay. usni.org/magazines/p...
Women: Still Fighting to Fight | Proceedings - December 2025 Vol. 151/12/1,474
Women are an important and growing part of the Navy, and they are here to stay.
www.usni.org
December 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Naval Academy and other Service Academies will soon mark 50 years of women’s enrollment (the Merchant Marine Academy is already there).
Women continue to serve with honor and skill across the fleet.
Women continue to serve with honor and skill across the fleet.
A compelling take on a point that has bothered me in the past. I will enjoy watching with a different perspective.
IT'S A WONDERFUL ESSAY: It seems people usually rewatch 'It's a Wonderful Life' just before Christmas. Can I commend to you this marvelous essay we published a few years ago? It could change the way you understand that classic movie.
www.thebulwark.com/p/there-is-n...
www.thebulwark.com/p/there-is-n...
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
www.thebulwark.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A compelling take on a point that has bothered me in the past. I will enjoy watching with a different perspective.
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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This is great to hear, and I hope encouraging to other institutions
Harvard gets its research funding back through defiance and lawsuits.
Majority of Harvard’s Research Funding Has Been Restored
As of Tuesday, Harvard University had recouped most of the federal research funding it lost when the Trump administration froze its access to grants earlier this year, multiple local news organization...
www.insidehighered.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This is great to hear, and I hope encouraging to other institutions
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A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
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Paul McCartney is releasing a track of an almost completely silent recording studio as part of a music industry protest against copyright theft by artificial intelligence companies.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
Former Beatle and artists including Sam Fender, Kate Bush and Hans Zimmer record silent LP Is This What We Want
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Paul McCartney is releasing a track of an almost completely silent recording studio as part of a music industry protest against copyright theft by artificial intelligence companies.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...