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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:
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What the right wing REALLY means:
February 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
What the right wing REALLY means:
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When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
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DeSantis just appointed a new trustee to University of West Florida and he's a raging misogynist:
Career-oriented women are "medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome"
"The effort to erase the old standard of public men and private woman has been a mistake."
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
Career-oriented women are "medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome"
"The effort to erase the old standard of public men and private woman has been a mistake."
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
January 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
DeSantis just appointed a new trustee to University of West Florida and he's a raging misogynist:
Career-oriented women are "medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome"
"The effort to erase the old standard of public men and private woman has been a mistake."
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
Career-oriented women are "medicated, meddlesome, and quarrelsome"
"The effort to erase the old standard of public men and private woman has been a mistake."
www.wuwf.org/local-news/2...
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Women "are less likely to have criminal records, accounting for just 30% of juvenile arrests, according to data from the Justice Department. They're also outpacing men in higher education, with nearly half of women aged 25 to 34 holding bachelor's degrees compared to 37% of men, according to Pew..."
The Army hitting its recruiting goals in 2024 was largely driven by women, as young men are increasingly uniquely unqualified for service
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Surge of Female Enlistments Helped Drive Army Success in Reaching 2024 Recruiting Goal
Nearly 10,000 women signed up for active duty in 2024, an 18% jump from the previous year, while male recruitment increased by just 8%, the data shows.
www.military.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Women "are less likely to have criminal records, accounting for just 30% of juvenile arrests, according to data from the Justice Department. They're also outpacing men in higher education, with nearly half of women aged 25 to 34 holding bachelor's degrees compared to 37% of men, according to Pew..."
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Happy New Year, friends! Remember: That which does not kill us wins reelection and tries again.
Be vigilant and keep a good humor about your every day and spread laughter and good will. It’s the best inoculation against autocracy and idiocy.
Be vigilant and keep a good humor about your every day and spread laughter and good will. It’s the best inoculation against autocracy and idiocy.
January 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy New Year, friends! Remember: That which does not kill us wins reelection and tries again.
Be vigilant and keep a good humor about your every day and spread laughter and good will. It’s the best inoculation against autocracy and idiocy.
Be vigilant and keep a good humor about your every day and spread laughter and good will. It’s the best inoculation against autocracy and idiocy.