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🧵 THREAD: Why the Cato Institute’s new paper on “misinformation panic” is dangerously wrong, and why it completely misunderstands the real crisis we face.
www.cato.org/policy-analy...
www.cato.org/policy-analy...
The Misleading Panic over Misinformation
People can’t agree on how to define misinformation and its related terms, making regulation nearly impossible. Instead, free expression serves as a better tool for discovering truth.
www.cato.org
June 27, 2025 at 6:50 AM
🧵 THREAD: Why the Cato Institute’s new paper on “misinformation panic” is dangerously wrong, and why it completely misunderstands the real crisis we face.
www.cato.org/policy-analy...
www.cato.org/policy-analy...
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Well, I had an interesting Sunday night, how 'bout you?
🧵
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
May 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Well, I had an interesting Sunday night, how 'bout you?
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House Republicans have just passed the so-called SAVE Act, a dangerous piece of legislation designed to strip millions of Americans—especially Black, brown, young, and marginalized voters—of their right to vote.
April 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
House Republicans have just passed the so-called SAVE Act, a dangerous piece of legislation designed to strip millions of Americans—especially Black, brown, young, and marginalized voters—of their right to vote.
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Only takes 23 Senate Democrats to remove Chuck Schumer from leadership and replace him with someone willing to fight
March 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Only takes 23 Senate Democrats to remove Chuck Schumer from leadership and replace him with someone willing to fight
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Yes. If DHS can barge in, say your visa was revoked, be told you have a green card, say it's revoked too, and then disappear you so that neither your lawyer nor your family can find you, then all the guardrails are gone. There is no policy, practice, or law protecting anyone.
re the previous repost: if they can disappear permanent residents they can disappear citizens
March 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Yes. If DHS can barge in, say your visa was revoked, be told you have a green card, say it's revoked too, and then disappear you so that neither your lawyer nor your family can find you, then all the guardrails are gone. There is no policy, practice, or law protecting anyone.
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Combat vet, Carrier pilot and astronaut. He flew 39 combat missions in Desert Storm from the USS Midway. After that he was a test pilot for the Navy and then became an astronaut with his twin. Leon owns companies that blow shit up.
Him calling anyone a traitor a wild, but coming for a combat vet? Really?
March 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Combat vet, Carrier pilot and astronaut. He flew 39 combat missions in Desert Storm from the USS Midway. After that he was a test pilot for the Navy and then became an astronaut with his twin. Leon owns companies that blow shit up.
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NEW: Rubio confirms USAID is officially closed.
It marks the US’s transformation from a global force for democracy to a vulture state.
The pitch is now cleared for China & Russia.
A foreign policy own goal for the ages and an unmitigated catastrophe for millions.
It marks the US’s transformation from a global force for democracy to a vulture state.
The pitch is now cleared for China & Russia.
A foreign policy own goal for the ages and an unmitigated catastrophe for millions.
March 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NEW: Rubio confirms USAID is officially closed.
It marks the US’s transformation from a global force for democracy to a vulture state.
The pitch is now cleared for China & Russia.
A foreign policy own goal for the ages and an unmitigated catastrophe for millions.
It marks the US’s transformation from a global force for democracy to a vulture state.
The pitch is now cleared for China & Russia.
A foreign policy own goal for the ages and an unmitigated catastrophe for millions.
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“…a crucial but little-noticed part of Trump’s first round of executive orders…tasking the secretaries of the Dept of Defense & Dept of Homeland Security to submit joint report, within 90 days, recommending “whether to invoke the Insurrection Act.”” & martial law
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
Is Trump preparing to invoke the Insurrection Act? Signs are pointing that way
A joint Department of Defense and Homeland Security report will soon recommend whether or not to invoke the Insurrection Act over illegal migration.
www.sfchronicle.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
“…a crucial but little-noticed part of Trump’s first round of executive orders…tasking the secretaries of the Dept of Defense & Dept of Homeland Security to submit joint report, within 90 days, recommending “whether to invoke the Insurrection Act.”” & martial law
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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Gen Z cultural exchange: they all know Rick Astley, and now he's done a cover of Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club.
(A banger, I might add)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF2...
(A banger, I might add)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF2...
Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan Cover)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Gen Z cultural exchange: they all know Rick Astley, and now he's done a cover of Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club.
(A banger, I might add)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF2...
(A banger, I might add)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vF2...
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Supreme Court rules Clean Water Act doesn't require clean water.
Shout this loud and clear to your neighbors.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Shout this loud and clear to your neighbors.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Supreme Court Rules the Clean Water Act Doesn’t Actually Require That Water Be Clean
Amy Coney Barrett was not having it.
slate.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Supreme Court rules Clean Water Act doesn't require clean water.
Shout this loud and clear to your neighbors.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Shout this loud and clear to your neighbors.
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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The Budapest Memorandum (1994) saw Ukraine give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for U.S., UK, and Russian security assurances. Today, as the U.S. halts aid under Trump, it abandons those commitments, signaling to the world that American promises are worthless. A betrayal of global trust.
March 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The Budapest Memorandum (1994) saw Ukraine give up its nuclear arsenal in exchange for U.S., UK, and Russian security assurances. Today, as the U.S. halts aid under Trump, it abandons those commitments, signaling to the world that American promises are worthless. A betrayal of global trust.
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Breaking: Trump agrees to surrender Ukraine to Russia in exchange for returning Alaska to Russia.
March 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Breaking: Trump agrees to surrender Ukraine to Russia in exchange for returning Alaska to Russia.
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It should be noted that the strength of a liberal democracy is defined by how it protects the rights of its minorities, especially its most marginalized.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs a bill that strikes gender identity from Iowa civil rights law, making the state the first to remove civil rights from a previously protected class.
Iowa governor signs bill removing gender identity from state civil rights protections
The move marks the first time a state has removed a protected class from a state law prohibiting discrimination.
www.nbcnews.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It should be noted that the strength of a liberal democracy is defined by how it protects the rights of its minorities, especially its most marginalized.
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Just in case it wasn’t clear enough…
MAGA = Nazis
MAGA = Nazis
February 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Just in case it wasn’t clear enough…
MAGA = Nazis
MAGA = Nazis
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Holy shit. This is scary.
Senator Chris Murphy just revealed on the Senate floor that Republicans now have the votes to cut $2 trillion in services for seniors on Medicare and kids on Medicaid. Tomorrow is the House’s vote.
$2 TRILLION IN CUTS.
The worst part 👇
Senator Chris Murphy just revealed on the Senate floor that Republicans now have the votes to cut $2 trillion in services for seniors on Medicare and kids on Medicaid. Tomorrow is the House’s vote.
$2 TRILLION IN CUTS.
The worst part 👇
February 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Holy shit. This is scary.
Senator Chris Murphy just revealed on the Senate floor that Republicans now have the votes to cut $2 trillion in services for seniors on Medicare and kids on Medicaid. Tomorrow is the House’s vote.
$2 TRILLION IN CUTS.
The worst part 👇
Senator Chris Murphy just revealed on the Senate floor that Republicans now have the votes to cut $2 trillion in services for seniors on Medicare and kids on Medicaid. Tomorrow is the House’s vote.
$2 TRILLION IN CUTS.
The worst part 👇
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I’m shocked that Patel didn’t keep his word
In January, FBI Director Kash Patel met with two senior members of the FBI Agent Association and "privately agreed" a career FBI agent should be his deputy.
On Sunday, the group informed its members about this in a newsletter
An hour later, Trump announced Bongino
www.wired.com/story/dan-bo...
On Sunday, the group informed its members about this in a newsletter
An hour later, Trump announced Bongino
www.wired.com/story/dan-bo...
How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director
Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies—including about the FBI.
www.wired.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I’m shocked that Patel didn’t keep his word
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Hawaiian crows are extinct in the wild and are found nowhere else on Earth. Now, a small group, safeguarded in captivity, has been released in the forests of Maui.
This rare, intelligent species of crow is taking flight in Hawaii again
Hawaiian crows are extinct in the wild and are found nowhere else on Earth. Now, a small group, safeguarded in captivity, has been released in the forests of Maui.
www.npr.org
February 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hawaiian crows are extinct in the wild and are found nowhere else on Earth. Now, a small group, safeguarded in captivity, has been released in the forests of Maui.
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GET YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS IF YOU EVER WANT TO VOTE AGAIN
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
SAVE Act Would Undermine Voter Registration for All Americans
Congress should reject this antidemocratic and ill-conceived bill.
www.brennancenter.org
February 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
GET YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS IF YOU EVER WANT TO VOTE AGAIN
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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Winston Churchill was right: "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.”
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
February 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Winston Churchill was right: "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.”
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.
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They briefly mention at the end that we need to move on from old WW2 geopolitics and that's basically why trump is working with Russia for a "new world order" and era of new alliances. Sounds like a trump/Putin team up against America and our longtime Allies.
youtu.be/X-vbrOcCfN4?...
youtu.be/X-vbrOcCfN4?...
JD Vance fires back at Zelenskyy for 'badmouthing' Trump: 'Atrocious'
YouTube video by Fox News
youtu.be
February 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
They briefly mention at the end that we need to move on from old WW2 geopolitics and that's basically why trump is working with Russia for a "new world order" and era of new alliances. Sounds like a trump/Putin team up against America and our longtime Allies.
youtu.be/X-vbrOcCfN4?...
youtu.be/X-vbrOcCfN4?...
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There are two people in Congress-the chairs of the Senate & House Appropriations Committees-who have enormous power over the illegal impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress, which is sowing chaos across the US. They need to be relentlessly contacted at their offices, in person and by phone. 1/
February 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
There are two people in Congress-the chairs of the Senate & House Appropriations Committees-who have enormous power over the illegal impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress, which is sowing chaos across the US. They need to be relentlessly contacted at their offices, in person and by phone. 1/
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I stopped a while ago. No Target, No Walmart, No Amazon…use this to check the political backgrounds of businesses
www.goodsuniteus.com
www.goodsuniteus.com
Home - Goods Unite Us
At Goods Unite Us, we run political background checks on thousands of brands and companies so you can put your money where your vote is.
www.goodsuniteus.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I stopped a while ago. No Target, No Walmart, No Amazon…use this to check the political backgrounds of businesses
www.goodsuniteus.com
www.goodsuniteus.com
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OVERNIGHT: Donald Trump’s media company, citing President Donald Trump’s executive order, sues a Brazilian judge who is involved in the potential prosecution of Donald Trump’s political ally Jair Bolsonaro.
February 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
OVERNIGHT: Donald Trump’s media company, citing President Donald Trump’s executive order, sues a Brazilian judge who is involved in the potential prosecution of Donald Trump’s political ally Jair Bolsonaro.
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While Trump appoints 13 billionaires to his cabinet and Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg see their wealth increase by $217 billion since the election, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, 25% of seniors live on $15g or less and millions cannot afford rent.
SAY NO TO OLIGARCHY.
SAY NO TO OLIGARCHY.
February 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
While Trump appoints 13 billionaires to his cabinet and Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg see their wealth increase by $217 billion since the election, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, 25% of seniors live on $15g or less and millions cannot afford rent.
SAY NO TO OLIGARCHY.
SAY NO TO OLIGARCHY.