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he/him. american politics and urban planning takes.
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Rachel @maddow.msnbc.com last night: "We do now live in a country that has an authoritarian leader in charge. We have a consolidating dictatorship in our country."
August 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Rachel @maddow.msnbc.com last night: "We do now live in a country that has an authoritarian leader in charge. We have a consolidating dictatorship in our country."
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Breaking from the Office of Pres. Obama:
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
July 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Breaking from the Office of Pres. Obama:
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
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Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Congress eliminated public media funding. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together.
Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq
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Folds: If we’ve been told our whole lives that we can’t spend money on the arts because they’re not important—then why was taking over the Kennedy Center and the arts the first thing they did?
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
July 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Folds: If we’ve been told our whole lives that we can’t spend money on the arts because they’re not important—then why was taking over the Kennedy Center and the arts the first thing they did?
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
It is extremely important. It’s the bedrock of self-expression.
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Wouldn't really call this a "pat on the back," it's a "keep hustling we're still in the first quarter. We're only down 50 points, which is good for this team, but still"
🧵 worth reading.
I’m not ready to pat ourselves (white, cis, etc.) on the back just yet, but that possibility exists. There is hope. We could create a vastly better world. It’s still possible.
I’m not ready to pat ourselves (white, cis, etc.) on the back just yet, but that possibility exists. There is hope. We could create a vastly better world. It’s still possible.
I know we don't feel like there's much to celebrate this July 4th. It's been a rough several years.
So I want to talk about how we're making history right now.
So I want to talk about how we're making history right now.
July 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Wouldn't really call this a "pat on the back," it's a "keep hustling we're still in the first quarter. We're only down 50 points, which is good for this team, but still"
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If you started paying attention to the US in 1960, this sure feels like the darkest timeline. But unfortunately, purges against Black & brown people are normal US behavior.
You know what's NOT normal US behavior?
This is the first time there's been a mass movement to STOP a purge in real time.
You know what's NOT normal US behavior?
This is the first time there's been a mass movement to STOP a purge in real time.
July 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you started paying attention to the US in 1960, this sure feels like the darkest timeline. But unfortunately, purges against Black & brown people are normal US behavior.
You know what's NOT normal US behavior?
This is the first time there's been a mass movement to STOP a purge in real time.
You know what's NOT normal US behavior?
This is the first time there's been a mass movement to STOP a purge in real time.
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if mamdani wins, the main lesson i am going to take from it is that charismatic and likable candidates can win elections. it’s not exactly groundbreaking, but it’s literally always been true.
June 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
if mamdani wins, the main lesson i am going to take from it is that charismatic and likable candidates can win elections. it’s not exactly groundbreaking, but it’s literally always been true.
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
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Rank me #1.
Rank Zohran #2.
Rank the rest of the WFP Slate.
And Don’t Rank Andrew Cuomo.
Rank Zohran #2.
Rank the rest of the WFP Slate.
And Don’t Rank Andrew Cuomo.
June 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Rank me #1.
Rank Zohran #2.
Rank the rest of the WFP Slate.
And Don’t Rank Andrew Cuomo.
Rank Zohran #2.
Rank the rest of the WFP Slate.
And Don’t Rank Andrew Cuomo.
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Photo from The Hill's Al Weaver (from Xitter) catches Tina Smith confronting Mike Lee.
June 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Photo from The Hill's Al Weaver (from Xitter) catches Tina Smith confronting Mike Lee.
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When you upload the tax bill to ChatGPT and ask for a summary…
@karaswisher.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
@karaswisher.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
When you upload the tax bill to ChatGPT and ask for a summary…
@karaswisher.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
@karaswisher.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
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These are the absolute least serious dipshits to ever try to run an authoritarian regime, but the good news is they respond to pressure.
June 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
These are the absolute least serious dipshits to ever try to run an authoritarian regime, but the good news is they respond to pressure.
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Casten: The oil and gas sector don't like competition for the same reason you don't like D.E.I. Because mediocre folks are scared about a meritocracies.
May 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Casten: The oil and gas sector don't like competition for the same reason you don't like D.E.I. Because mediocre folks are scared about a meritocracies.
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Incredible that the side of the debate that was repeatedly wrong to the tune of hundreds of thousands of deaths has the audacity to demand apologies and genuflection from the people who were right and worked to save lives. Sick shit!
More than 700K Americans died from COVID after he wrote this. We still have not achieved herd immunity.
May 22, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Incredible that the side of the debate that was repeatedly wrong to the tune of hundreds of thousands of deaths has the audacity to demand apologies and genuflection from the people who were right and worked to save lives. Sick shit!
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Some folks are arguing that sexism couldn't have played a role in 2024. Here's the thing: You can't empirically prove that sexism influenced the outcome. You can't disprove it, either. Those who deny sexism played a role pretend that they're arguing from a stronger empirical position. They're not.
May 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Some folks are arguing that sexism couldn't have played a role in 2024. Here's the thing: You can't empirically prove that sexism influenced the outcome. You can't disprove it, either. Those who deny sexism played a role pretend that they're arguing from a stronger empirical position. They're not.
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just so we’re all clear: the reason they keep using dolls as their example is because they’re trying to frame caring about material stuff as feminine and thus inherently shameful
Bessent says that little girls who are sad about having fewer dolls should just have it explained to them that they will have a better life for it
May 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
just so we’re all clear: the reason they keep using dolls as their example is because they’re trying to frame caring about material stuff as feminine and thus inherently shameful
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Allow me to address the elephant in the room: The decades-long outsourcing of domestic manufacturing to China was not an insidious Chinese conspiracy for dominance but the greedy strategy of the American ruling class to explode its profit margins by exploiting global inequality.
May 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Allow me to address the elephant in the room: The decades-long outsourcing of domestic manufacturing to China was not an insidious Chinese conspiracy for dominance but the greedy strategy of the American ruling class to explode its profit margins by exploiting global inequality.
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For folks saying,"Ignore the Pope thing! He wants to offend you! Don't you get it!" I have this rule I follow. I say what I think. I don't get into second order head games in which I think I'm outwitting someone else by strategically not saying what I think. Perhaps Im simple. But that's how I roll.
May 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
For folks saying,"Ignore the Pope thing! He wants to offend you! Don't you get it!" I have this rule I follow. I say what I think. I don't get into second order head games in which I think I'm outwitting someone else by strategically not saying what I think. Perhaps Im simple. But that's how I roll.
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Welker: Is it ok in the short term to have a recession?
Trump: Yeah. Everything is ok.
Trump: Yeah. Everything is ok.
May 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Welker: Is it ok in the short term to have a recession?
Trump: Yeah. Everything is ok.
Trump: Yeah. Everything is ok.
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Corporations are buying politicians via campaign finance and lobbying.
These politicians, in turn, pass legislation that benefits their corporate owner donors.
I’ve always been outspoken about this.
These politicians, in turn, pass legislation that benefits their corporate owner donors.
I’ve always been outspoken about this.
Nina can never explain WHY this happens only describe that it is happening. This shows a dreadful lack of theory underpinning her foundational beliefs. If you think liberalism and capitalism can save themselves from the contradictions they create, you’re insane. Don’t use broken tools to do repairs.
People aren’t broke because they’re “splurging” on iPhones and lattes, people are broke because corporations have bought up housing, control our healthcare, and are gouging at the register.
May 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Corporations are buying politicians via campaign finance and lobbying.
These politicians, in turn, pass legislation that benefits their corporate owner donors.
I’ve always been outspoken about this.
These politicians, in turn, pass legislation that benefits their corporate owner donors.
I’ve always been outspoken about this.
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"In 2020, [Portland, OR] approved building [middle housing] on lots zoned for single family homes... A new report from the City says, it's working. 1,400 new units built in just a few years and each one is $300,000 less expensive than a typical single family home." @nbcnews.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"In 2020, [Portland, OR] approved building [middle housing] on lots zoned for single family homes... A new report from the City says, it's working. 1,400 new units built in just a few years and each one is $300,000 less expensive than a typical single family home." @nbcnews.com
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Booker: Do you think we got the right to vote for women because a bunch of men on the House floor got together and said “on the count of three, women get the right to vote..” That’s not how it happened… Change doesn’t come from Washington. It comes to Washington.
April 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Booker: Do you think we got the right to vote for women because a bunch of men on the House floor got together and said “on the count of three, women get the right to vote..” That’s not how it happened… Change doesn’t come from Washington. It comes to Washington.
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
April 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.