@franck.bsky.social
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Not even a hint to readers here that Trump’s whole anti drug thing is a con job. Just stenography. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/politics/trump-honduras-venezuela.html
In Announcing Pardon of Drug Trafficker While Threatening Venezuela, Trump Displays Contradictions
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Not even a hint to readers here that Trump’s whole anti drug thing is a con job. Just stenography. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/politics/trump-honduras-venezuela.html
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Clyburn calls out Bessent for trying to take credit on a project in his district initiated by Biden.
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Clyburn calls out Bessent for trying to take credit on a project in his district initiated by Biden.
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Trying to figure out what #SCOTUS just did with #SNAP, and why Justice Jackson temporarily froze the district court's ruling?
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on what (and why) Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
www.stevevladeck.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Trying to figure out what #SCOTUS just did with #SNAP, and why Justice Jackson temporarily froze the district court's ruling?
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
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Every Democrat running for office should run this as a commercial.
In the midst of a government shutdown, as masked ICE agents roam America’s cities with impunity, with lines at food banks across the country growing, and farmers at risk as America bails out Argentina instead…
Donald Trump threw a Roaring 20s/Great Gatsby themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago.
Donald Trump threw a Roaring 20s/Great Gatsby themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago.
November 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Every Democrat running for office should run this as a commercial.
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“The very best depiction of a dictatorship, perhaps, is a novel—a novel by Mario Vargas Llosa. It is The Feast of the Goat, about Trujillo in the DR….’Benefactor,’ they called him (in real life). They would say ‘Oh Benefactor, you put this nation on your back.’”
www.jaynordlinger.com/p/who-are-we...
www.jaynordlinger.com/p/who-are-we...
‘Who Are We?’ &c.
On Trump’s court; singers and their voices; the colorful fall; and more
www.jaynordlinger.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“The very best depiction of a dictatorship, perhaps, is a novel—a novel by Mario Vargas Llosa. It is The Feast of the Goat, about Trujillo in the DR….’Benefactor,’ they called him (in real life). They would say ‘Oh Benefactor, you put this nation on your back.’”
www.jaynordlinger.com/p/who-are-we...
www.jaynordlinger.com/p/who-are-we...
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One more thing abt this literal shit post.
In both OR & IL, Trump's posts have been central to the litigation--in Portland bc it was the only claimed basis for invasion, and in IL to substantiate the extensive animus (going back to 2013) Trump has towards Chicago.
IL has to file to SCOTUS Monday.
In both OR & IL, Trump's posts have been central to the litigation--in Portland bc it was the only claimed basis for invasion, and in IL to substantiate the extensive animus (going back to 2013) Trump has towards Chicago.
IL has to file to SCOTUS Monday.
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
One more thing abt this literal shit post.
In both OR & IL, Trump's posts have been central to the litigation--in Portland bc it was the only claimed basis for invasion, and in IL to substantiate the extensive animus (going back to 2013) Trump has towards Chicago.
IL has to file to SCOTUS Monday.
In both OR & IL, Trump's posts have been central to the litigation--in Portland bc it was the only claimed basis for invasion, and in IL to substantiate the extensive animus (going back to 2013) Trump has towards Chicago.
IL has to file to SCOTUS Monday.
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We’re in the second Gilded Age just like the first — when America’s wealth was in the hands of a few, money corrupted politics, and working people were abused and exploited.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the first Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the first Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
From Robber Barons to Bezos: Is History Repeating Itself? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We’re in the second Gilded Age just like the first — when America’s wealth was in the hands of a few, money corrupted politics, and working people were abused and exploited.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the first Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the first Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
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Genuinely crazy how much we went from debates about body cams to "is the camera rolling? good. now watch me assault this dude."
October 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Genuinely crazy how much we went from debates about body cams to "is the camera rolling? good. now watch me assault this dude."
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In today’s completely unsurprising news, the ICE officer very briefly, taken off duty for shoving a woman to the ground in New York is back on the job not even a week later.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News...
www.cbsnews.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In today’s completely unsurprising news, the ICE officer very briefly, taken off duty for shoving a woman to the ground in New York is back on the job not even a week later.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-off...
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Utilities, groceries, health care premiums all going sky high, and he’s blabbering on like he’s Louis XIV in Versailles.
September 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Utilities, groceries, health care premiums all going sky high, and he’s blabbering on like he’s Louis XIV in Versailles.
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"The United States is less democratic, less self-governing, more dysfunctional, and more corrupt than it was 20 years ago, thanks in large part to the Supreme Court’s rulings."
For our October issue I wrote about the Roberts Court for its 20th anniversary, how it helped lead us to the current crisis, and what should be done about it:
The Roberts Court Is Winning Its War on American Democracy
Chief Justice John Roberts has now overseen 20 years of increasingly illiberal rulings by the Supreme Court.
newrepublic.com
September 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
"The United States is less democratic, less self-governing, more dysfunctional, and more corrupt than it was 20 years ago, thanks in large part to the Supreme Court’s rulings."
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Life for Palestinians in Gaza has gotten worse under Trump, not better. So where are Jill Stein and Cornel West now?
They aren’t leading protests in DC outside the White House, no rallies. Almost like the whole 2024 thing was just performative.
They aren’t leading protests in DC outside the White House, no rallies. Almost like the whole 2024 thing was just performative.
August 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Life for Palestinians in Gaza has gotten worse under Trump, not better. So where are Jill Stein and Cornel West now?
They aren’t leading protests in DC outside the White House, no rallies. Almost like the whole 2024 thing was just performative.
They aren’t leading protests in DC outside the White House, no rallies. Almost like the whole 2024 thing was just performative.
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The John Bolton search should be a wake-up call to every American
This escalation in the use of law enforcement to target political opposition marks a dangerous new front for American authoritarianism.
This escalation in the use of law enforcement to target political opposition marks a dangerous new front for American authoritarianism.
Opinion | The John Bolton search should be a wake-up call to every American
This escalation in the use of law enforcement to target political opposition marks a dangerous new front for American authoritarianism.
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August 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The John Bolton search should be a wake-up call to every American
This escalation in the use of law enforcement to target political opposition marks a dangerous new front for American authoritarianism.
This escalation in the use of law enforcement to target political opposition marks a dangerous new front for American authoritarianism.
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Dear journalists:
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
August 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Dear journalists:
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
The President has not fired Lisa Cook. The President is *trying* to illegally fire her.
Your words shape people’s reality. Please be accurate in your reporting.
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how it feels to scroll twitter
August 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
how it feels to scroll twitter
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Good morning Bluesky here’s your early dose of cuteness to start your day off bright.. 🐶❤️
August 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Good morning Bluesky here’s your early dose of cuteness to start your day off bright.. 🐶❤️
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🚨BREAKING: Hours after Texas passed its new map, my law firm has challenged it in federal court. In addition to violating the VRA, HB 4 violates the 14th Amendment because it unjustifiably considers race and partisanship as part of a voluntary, mid-cycle redistricting. @redistrictfdn.bsky.social
🚨 League of United Latin American Citizens v. Abbott
Learn more.
www.democracydocket.com
August 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🚨BREAKING: Hours after Texas passed its new map, my law firm has challenged it in federal court. In addition to violating the VRA, HB 4 violates the 14th Amendment because it unjustifiably considers race and partisanship as part of a voluntary, mid-cycle redistricting. @redistrictfdn.bsky.social
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "I think he should start with Shreveport, Louisiana, and Speaker Johnson's district that has 6x the per capita murder rate of Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco. What about the carnage, Mr. President, in Shreveport? Why aren't you protecting the folks there? What bullshit."
August 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "I think he should start with Shreveport, Louisiana, and Speaker Johnson's district that has 6x the per capita murder rate of Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco. What about the carnage, Mr. President, in Shreveport? Why aren't you protecting the folks there? What bullshit."
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It was never about a real “invasion” or “emergency.”
It was always about getting troops in place to suppress Trump’s critics and advance Trump’s agenda.
Remember how Noem said the troops would “liberate” Californians from their chosen elected leadership.
This is an intimidation attempt.
It was always about getting troops in place to suppress Trump’s critics and advance Trump’s agenda.
Remember how Noem said the troops would “liberate” Californians from their chosen elected leadership.
This is an intimidation attempt.
It’s no coincidence that we stand here today, at the Democracy Center, with Donald Trump's ICE agents standing outside as we speak.
Is this a threat to you, Trump? Are you scared of what happens when the people of this state come together to make our voices heard?
Is this a threat to you, Trump? Are you scared of what happens when the people of this state come together to make our voices heard?
August 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It was never about a real “invasion” or “emergency.”
It was always about getting troops in place to suppress Trump’s critics and advance Trump’s agenda.
Remember how Noem said the troops would “liberate” Californians from their chosen elected leadership.
This is an intimidation attempt.
It was always about getting troops in place to suppress Trump’s critics and advance Trump’s agenda.
Remember how Noem said the troops would “liberate” Californians from their chosen elected leadership.
This is an intimidation attempt.
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The cuddles…. 🥹🫶🏼
August 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The cuddles…. 🥹🫶🏼
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Ukrainian drones have struck several different areas of the facility, setting it on fire. Large plumes of smoke are visible from far away.
August 10, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Ukrainian drones have struck several different areas of the facility, setting it on fire. Large plumes of smoke are visible from far away.
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i have been thinking a lot about how the entire concept of “the deal” is antithetical to transparency, fair play and rule of law, as larry notes. the deal is necessarily nonstandard, ad hoc and dependent on the whims of the dealmaker
The idea that President can negotiate/dictate bilateral “deals” by using the full force of the federal government to punish and humiliate his perceived enemies goes against the whole idea of the rule of law. That should be the story, rather than normalizing this authoritarian behavior.
August 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
i have been thinking a lot about how the entire concept of “the deal” is antithetical to transparency, fair play and rule of law, as larry notes. the deal is necessarily nonstandard, ad hoc and dependent on the whims of the dealmaker
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This is it. Freeze it in amber. Hang it in a museum. The ultimate expression of the NYT and the elite class behind it.
The utter moral failure of ceding power to Trump? Acceptable ... if it is done in a clever, savvy way!
The utter moral failure of ceding power to Trump? Acceptable ... if it is done in a clever, savvy way!
August 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This is it. Freeze it in amber. Hang it in a museum. The ultimate expression of the NYT and the elite class behind it.
The utter moral failure of ceding power to Trump? Acceptable ... if it is done in a clever, savvy way!
The utter moral failure of ceding power to Trump? Acceptable ... if it is done in a clever, savvy way!