LB
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In 1984, Sen. John Glenn ran for president. A true hero, decorated military pilot and the first American astronaut to orbit the earth.
Then the blockbuster movie The Right Stuff came out, reminding voters of his legacy.
1984 wasn't right for Glenn but 2028 sure might be right for Sen. Mark Kelley.
Then the blockbuster movie The Right Stuff came out, reminding voters of his legacy.
1984 wasn't right for Glenn but 2028 sure might be right for Sen. Mark Kelley.
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
In 1984, Sen. John Glenn ran for president. A true hero, decorated military pilot and the first American astronaut to orbit the earth.
Then the blockbuster movie The Right Stuff came out, reminding voters of his legacy.
1984 wasn't right for Glenn but 2028 sure might be right for Sen. Mark Kelley.
Then the blockbuster movie The Right Stuff came out, reminding voters of his legacy.
1984 wasn't right for Glenn but 2028 sure might be right for Sen. Mark Kelley.
I am just so goddamned tired of being disappointed by the democrats in Congress.
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I am just so goddamned tired of being disappointed by the democrats in Congress.
It is MORNING IN AMERICA. People are finally waking the hell up! 🇺🇸 💙 🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It is MORNING IN AMERICA. People are finally waking the hell up! 🇺🇸 💙 🇺🇸
Since the US is not at war, will the eventual charges be war crimes or crimes against humanity?
New U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills 6, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said all six men on board the vessel were killed.
www.cbsnews.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Since the US is not at war, will the eventual charges be war crimes or crimes against humanity?
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We must remember that public outcry makes a difference. And we must keep a watchful eye as the attacks on free speech and the press continue.
If you want to read more of my thoughts on Kimmel’s cancellation, here’s my piece for Rolling Stone: www.alfranken.com/read/rolling... (2/2)
If you want to read more of my thoughts on Kimmel’s cancellation, here’s my piece for Rolling Stone: www.alfranken.com/read/rolling... (2/2)
Political Satire Keeps the Powerful in Check. Trump Is Trying to Silence It – AlFranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.
www.alfranken.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We must remember that public outcry makes a difference. And we must keep a watchful eye as the attacks on free speech and the press continue.
If you want to read more of my thoughts on Kimmel’s cancellation, here’s my piece for Rolling Stone: www.alfranken.com/read/rolling... (2/2)
If you want to read more of my thoughts on Kimmel’s cancellation, here’s my piece for Rolling Stone: www.alfranken.com/read/rolling... (2/2)
It would have been nice, @nytopinion.nytimes.com if you had noted this BEFORE the election, giving credit to Democrat policy. But, oh noooooo….
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Since 2023, opioid overdose deaths have declined more than 25%. “The crisis is finally easing,” the editorial board writes. “President Trump’s big domestic policy law threatens that progress.”
Since 2023, opioid overdose deaths have declined more than 25%. “The crisis is finally easing,” the editorial board writes. “President Trump’s big domestic policy law threatens that progress.”
Opinion | America Was Making Progress on Opioid Addiction. That’s Now at Risk.
Trump’s budget law effectively undoes much of the good that the Affordable Care Act did in reducing opioid deaths.
nyti.ms
August 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It would have been nice, @nytopinion.nytimes.com if you had noted this BEFORE the election, giving credit to Democrat policy. But, oh noooooo….
Hey, NYC! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
#CuomoLoses
#CuomoLoses
June 25, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Hey, NYC! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.
#CuomoLoses
#CuomoLoses
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I live in Spain and have been looking and looking for US-based coverage of the No Kings protests across the country. All I can say is thank goodness for local news and international outlets like @theguardian.com. -- and where the hell are you, @nytimes.com ???
June 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I live in Spain and have been looking and looking for US-based coverage of the No Kings protests across the country. All I can say is thank goodness for local news and international outlets like @theguardian.com. -- and where the hell are you, @nytimes.com ???
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Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
June 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
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I probably should do more to let people here know about free posts on Substack. So here's today's: paulkrugman.substack.com/p/attack-of-...
Attack of the Sadistic Zombies
The GOP budget is incredibly cruel — and that’s the point
paulkrugman.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I probably should do more to let people here know about free posts on Substack. So here's today's: paulkrugman.substack.com/p/attack-of-...
That is where this story belongs, @nytimes.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
That is where this story belongs, @nytimes.com
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DHS is threatening to revoke Harvard’s ability to host international students and the IRS is looking at revoking their tax exemption.
The “stop the weaponization of government” crowd sure is quiet as fuck on this one.
The “stop the weaponization of government” crowd sure is quiet as fuck on this one.
April 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
DHS is threatening to revoke Harvard’s ability to host international students and the IRS is looking at revoking their tax exemption.
The “stop the weaponization of government” crowd sure is quiet as fuck on this one.
The “stop the weaponization of government” crowd sure is quiet as fuck on this one.
“These Alien & Sedition laws are merely an experiment on the American mind to see how far it will bear a violation of the Constitution. If this goes down, we shall see another act of Congress declaring a hereditary President for life…
April 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
“These Alien & Sedition laws are merely an experiment on the American mind to see how far it will bear a violation of the Constitution. If this goes down, we shall see another act of Congress declaring a hereditary President for life…
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March 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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A refugees memories of Voice of America. What Trump is doing is monstrous.
March 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A refugees memories of Voice of America. What Trump is doing is monstrous.
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Ukraine showed us that Russian military supremacy was false. Now will we learn that the United States-as-indispensable-nation is also a myth?
March 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ukraine showed us that Russian military supremacy was false. Now will we learn that the United States-as-indispensable-nation is also a myth?
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March 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Watching Putin’s little stooges try to bully Zelenskyy in our goddamned White House is pretty repulsive.
February 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Watching Putin’s little stooges try to bully Zelenskyy in our goddamned White House is pretty repulsive.
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Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.”
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
February 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.”
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
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CANADA MP CHARLIE ANGUS, on US/Canada trade:
“I think what’s really fascinating is: *nobody* in Canada is surprised. I mean, did anyone believe this guy, his word, could be trusted? He’s a criminal. He’s a convicted predator.”
@acyn.bsky.social
“I think what’s really fascinating is: *nobody* in Canada is surprised. I mean, did anyone believe this guy, his word, could be trusted? He’s a criminal. He’s a convicted predator.”
@acyn.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
CANADA MP CHARLIE ANGUS, on US/Canada trade:
“I think what’s really fascinating is: *nobody* in Canada is surprised. I mean, did anyone believe this guy, his word, could be trusted? He’s a criminal. He’s a convicted predator.”
@acyn.bsky.social
“I think what’s really fascinating is: *nobody* in Canada is surprised. I mean, did anyone believe this guy, his word, could be trusted? He’s a criminal. He’s a convicted predator.”
@acyn.bsky.social
No, Magas supporting The Felon-in-Chief and his 2025 playbook are not racists. Not at all. Of course not. 🙄
Revealed: how a shadowy group of far-right donors is funding federal employee watchlists
Project 2025 architects are among those behind the American Accountability Foundation and their blacklists targeting people of color
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
No, Magas supporting The Felon-in-Chief and his 2025 playbook are not racists. Not at all. Of course not. 🙄
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Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.