Phenomenal...2 big-idea people steeped in the history of democracy and politics. I had about 20 epiphanies, 5 ideas for essays. The media didn't seem to get it, so decide for yourself!

I suspect I wouldn't have gotten much out of it if I hadn't been following @hcrichardson.bsky.social!

THANKS!

Zelenskyy is a warrior for democracy. Putin is a war criminal. Full stop.

We want to send a message to the world: what has happened today is an absolute disgrace. It is completely un-American.

Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...

The best way to confront a bully about the misinformation he is spreading is to confront him in front of everyone. Macron just did that.

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court issues TRO blocking the Department of Education and OPM from disclosing personal information to DOGE.

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Earlier today I wrote an open letter to Elon Musk in response to a post in which he claimed that I am “undermining civilization” and suffering from “generational trauma.” The response I received from so many of you was overwhelming.

Thank you for all the kind words of support.

The fight continues.

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Have any of these DOGE employees completed a background investigation? Have they been given access to the agency’s sensitive compartmented information facility? What protocols are being utilized to protect our national security interests? Members of Congress must demand answers now.

The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.

Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...