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matt yglesias' primary claim about politics is that to win elections, democrats should adopt the strategy which has given starmer a 13% approval rating in the UK
November 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
matt yglesias' primary claim about politics is that to win elections, democrats should adopt the strategy which has given starmer a 13% approval rating in the UK
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the thing about Nichols's argument is that he (like many conservatives in polisci) conflates Fascism and Totalitarianism as tho they were synonyms rather than two distinct phenomena that sometimes converge in a single state.
there are two issues here:
there are two issues here:
November 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
the thing about Nichols's argument is that he (like many conservatives in polisci) conflates Fascism and Totalitarianism as tho they were synonyms rather than two distinct phenomena that sometimes converge in a single state.
there are two issues here:
there are two issues here:
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“there is a point on the graph where things get Worse, and there you will find Ronald Reagan” stays undefeated
it's fascinating that you can see when exactly the Reagan revolution happened
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“there is a point on the graph where things get Worse, and there you will find Ronald Reagan” stays undefeated
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This is important context from Julie K. Brown.
With alt text.
With alt text.
November 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is important context from Julie K. Brown.
With alt text.
With alt text.
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Sarah Kendzior being gone from Bluesky has to be a mistake.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Sarah Kendzior being gone from Bluesky has to be a mistake.
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The Heritage Foundation needs to razed and everyone involved exiled from society
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Heritage Foundation needs to razed and everyone involved exiled from society
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“Through these illegal terminations, Condé Nast management is attempting to intimidate and silence our members our members’ advocacy for the courageous cultural and political journalism of Teen Vogue," the guild said in a statement on Thursday.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Union blasts Condé Nast for ‘illegal firing’ of staffers for Teen Vogue confrontation
‘Extreme misconduct is unacceptable in any professional setting. This includes aggressive, disruptive, and threatening behavior of any kind,’ Condé Nast said in a statement.
www.independent.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“Through these illegal terminations, Condé Nast management is attempting to intimidate and silence our members our members’ advocacy for the courageous cultural and political journalism of Teen Vogue," the guild said in a statement on Thursday.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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J. Ann Selzer: “I am pleased to see this lawsuit has been dismissed. The First Amendment’s protection for free speech and a free press held strong. I know that I did nothing wrong and I am glad the court also concluded that there was never a valid legal claim.”
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
VICTORY! Federal district court dismisses class-action suit against pollster J. Ann Selzer
Federal district court tosses ‘fake news’ lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer, affirming First Amendment protections for election commentary.
www.thefire.org
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
J. Ann Selzer: “I am pleased to see this lawsuit has been dismissed. The First Amendment’s protection for free speech and a free press held strong. I know that I did nothing wrong and I am glad the court also concluded that there was never a valid legal claim.”
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
www.thefire.org/news/victory...
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That’s also what would win acceptance. The reason that the right-wing media ecosystem works so well is that somebody like Rogan isn’t fully dictated to by the RNC.
(One could make the same argument about the Dems, but I think they’re terrified of losing control and assume the MSM is reliable).
(One could make the same argument about the Dems, but I think they’re terrified of losing control and assume the MSM is reliable).
The AFL-CIO should start throwing some money towards labor journalism. If it was done right (i.e. with them accepting that journalists must have full editorial control over what’s published, whether or not union leaders like what they have to say) it could really have such a hugely positive impact
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
That’s also what would win acceptance. The reason that the right-wing media ecosystem works so well is that somebody like Rogan isn’t fully dictated to by the RNC.
(One could make the same argument about the Dems, but I think they’re terrified of losing control and assume the MSM is reliable).
(One could make the same argument about the Dems, but I think they’re terrified of losing control and assume the MSM is reliable).
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November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIRGINIANS! You voted for affordability - now make sure it happens via zoning reform. Check out "Zoning Report: Virginia," which analyzes 50,000 pages of zoning codes: www.zoningatlas.org/virginia. Check out how your town/region fares w/our Snapshots! And join our webinar Tuesday to chat live!
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TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
TRANSITION CO-CHAIR LINA KHAN!?!?!??!
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The Better Things Aren't Possible Wing has declared Spanberger is The Future Of The Democratic Party with this transparently stupid line fed to one of their press familiars
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The Better Things Aren't Possible Wing has declared Spanberger is The Future Of The Democratic Party with this transparently stupid line fed to one of their press familiars
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8 pertinent points from Bill Mitchell - written in 1997 - that have stood the test of time
This is an extract from my latest Substack post: 'Bill & Warren's Excellent MMT Adventure and the 1990s Post Keynesian Thought Discussion Group'.
8 pertinent points from Bill Mitchell - written in 1997 - that have stood the test of time
This is an extract from my latest Substack post: 'Bill & Warren's Excellent MMT Adventure and the 1990s Post Keynesian Thought Discussion Group'.
November 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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8 pertinent points from Bill Mitchell - written in 1997 - that have stood the test of time
This is an extract from my latest Substack post: 'Bill & Warren's Excellent MMT Adventure and the 1990s Post Keynesian Thought Discussion Group'.
8 pertinent points from Bill Mitchell - written in 1997 - that have stood the test of time
This is an extract from my latest Substack post: 'Bill & Warren's Excellent MMT Adventure and the 1990s Post Keynesian Thought Discussion Group'.
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if Teen Vogue as we know it dies today, I hope its team know in their hearts that they did more to champion democracy and freedom of speech and to mobilize citizens of all ages toward progressive causes than all the pundits at legacy outlets who sneered at the notion of wanting teens to be informed
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
if Teen Vogue as we know it dies today, I hope its team know in their hearts that they did more to champion democracy and freedom of speech and to mobilize citizens of all ages toward progressive causes than all the pundits at legacy outlets who sneered at the notion of wanting teens to be informed
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The @us.theguardian.com has a number of open positions, including two reporter roles focusing on organizing and movement building.
Jobs are 12 month contract, full-time, union, flexible location
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
Jobs are 12 month contract, full-time, union, flexible location
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The @us.theguardian.com has a number of open positions, including two reporter roles focusing on organizing and movement building.
Jobs are 12 month contract, full-time, union, flexible location
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
Jobs are 12 month contract, full-time, union, flexible location
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...
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I think Rogers should celebrate the Jays by giving their subscribers a free month of service.
The Toronto #BlueJays gave us arguably the closest #WorldSeries in modern history, and the most fun and inspiring playoff run I can remember in any sport. I LOVE THAT TEAM, and 100% believe #TORONTO should have a HUGE CELEBRATION ANYWAY, to thank the team, fans, city and COUNTRY for a legendary run!
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I think Rogers should celebrate the Jays by giving their subscribers a free month of service.
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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The people Teen Vogue fired today are the exact people who made is such a relevant and important publication these past few years.
I hope they band together and create a new outlet.
I hope they band together and create a new outlet.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The people Teen Vogue fired today are the exact people who made is such a relevant and important publication these past few years.
I hope they band together and create a new outlet.
I hope they band together and create a new outlet.
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Note: while not unprecedented, it’s actually pretty rare for a sitting Catholic bishop to participate in a demonstration. It’s just not generally what Catholic bishops do.
Thus: Getting the hierarchy involved in this protest outside an ICE facility is no small thing.
Thus: Getting the hierarchy involved in this protest outside an ICE facility is no small thing.
Chicago Auxiliary Bishop José María Garcia-Maldonado at ICE detention facility: “Being here is an act of holiness…soon we will seek access to the facility to bring the Eucharist to our brothers and sisters; if they say no again, we will keep praying.”
November 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Note: while not unprecedented, it’s actually pretty rare for a sitting Catholic bishop to participate in a demonstration. It’s just not generally what Catholic bishops do.
Thus: Getting the hierarchy involved in this protest outside an ICE facility is no small thing.
Thus: Getting the hierarchy involved in this protest outside an ICE facility is no small thing.
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Perfect response from @neguse.house.gov here. Watch this.
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Perfect response from @neguse.house.gov here. Watch this.
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Halloween from
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Halloween from
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
Down Under
I love Kangaroos
Just had to share
(sound up) 🎃🤣
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Crassly dipping my toe onto this platform with self-promotion: My book, Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy now has a beautiful cover, and a release date: April 20th. So you'll have something to enjoy with your 4/20 Taco Bell order! bookshop.org/p/books/chai...
September 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Crassly dipping my toe onto this platform with self-promotion: My book, Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy now has a beautiful cover, and a release date: April 20th. So you'll have something to enjoy with your 4/20 Taco Bell order! bookshop.org/p/books/chai...
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Seems about right.
"AI cannot do your job, but an AI salesman can 100% convince your boss to fire you and replace you with an AI that can't do your job..."
"AI cannot do your job, but an AI salesman can 100% convince your boss to fire you and replace you with an AI that can't do your job..."
October 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Seems about right.
"AI cannot do your job, but an AI salesman can 100% convince your boss to fire you and replace you with an AI that can't do your job..."
"AI cannot do your job, but an AI salesman can 100% convince your boss to fire you and replace you with an AI that can't do your job..."