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I laid out my anti-corruption agenda in a county Trump won by double digits.
They’re on board.
They’re on board.
January 17, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I laid out my anti-corruption agenda in a county Trump won by double digits.
They’re on board.
They’re on board.
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"Iron laws of the world"? Some of America's most important national accomplishments are about leading humanity away from this kind of bullshit.
If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.
If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.
January 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
"Iron laws of the world"? Some of America's most important national accomplishments are about leading humanity away from this kind of bullshit.
If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.
If we let ideologues like Stephen Miller drag us back into a world where brute force is all that matters, all of us will be less safe.
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We cannot forget who was complicit on January 6th.
Ted Cruz fanned the flames of insurrection.
Ken Paxton provoked the rioters before the assault.
John Cornyn refused to investigate the attack.
They have forfeited their right to represent us in our nation’s Capitol.
Ted Cruz fanned the flames of insurrection.
Ken Paxton provoked the rioters before the assault.
John Cornyn refused to investigate the attack.
They have forfeited their right to represent us in our nation’s Capitol.
January 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM
We cannot forget who was complicit on January 6th.
Ted Cruz fanned the flames of insurrection.
Ken Paxton provoked the rioters before the assault.
John Cornyn refused to investigate the attack.
They have forfeited their right to represent us in our nation’s Capitol.
Ted Cruz fanned the flames of insurrection.
Ken Paxton provoked the rioters before the assault.
John Cornyn refused to investigate the attack.
They have forfeited their right to represent us in our nation’s Capitol.
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📌 Everyone needs to listen ‼️
Brava Mallory ~ 📍Michigan 🐥
Brava Mallory ~ 📍Michigan 🐥
October 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
📌 Everyone needs to listen ‼️
Brava Mallory ~ 📍Michigan 🐥
Brava Mallory ~ 📍Michigan 🐥
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Donald Trump just recently received his COVID vaccine 💉! For all the horse 💩 medical advice we’re getting from RFK Jr., Trump himself is getting the “deadliest” vaccine in history.
October 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Donald Trump just recently received his COVID vaccine 💉! For all the horse 💩 medical advice we’re getting from RFK Jr., Trump himself is getting the “deadliest” vaccine in history.
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Griffith was found guilty of failure to disperse and fined $50.
That's unconstitutional -- even the DOJ recognizes journalists' right to cover how law enforcement disperses protesters.
But it also shows what a giant waste of taxpayer funds it is to prosecute journalists for doing their jobs.
That's unconstitutional -- even the DOJ recognizes journalists' right to cover how law enforcement disperses protesters.
But it also shows what a giant waste of taxpayer funds it is to prosecute journalists for doing their jobs.
Student journalist Lucas Griffith faces trial today for covering a protest against the deportation of Ayman Soliman, who himself fled persecution for his journalism in Egypt.
Lucas did nothing wrong. This is a big deal and would be national news in normal times.
Lucas did nothing wrong. This is a big deal and would be national news in normal times.
On trial for journalism in Kentucky.
Two months after their arrests while covering a protest, a pair of local reporters face criminal charges.
www.cjr.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Griffith was found guilty of failure to disperse and fined $50.
That's unconstitutional -- even the DOJ recognizes journalists' right to cover how law enforcement disperses protesters.
But it also shows what a giant waste of taxpayer funds it is to prosecute journalists for doing their jobs.
That's unconstitutional -- even the DOJ recognizes journalists' right to cover how law enforcement disperses protesters.
But it also shows what a giant waste of taxpayer funds it is to prosecute journalists for doing their jobs.
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"Public health succeeds when we’re honest about what we know and what we don’t know. That means resisting hype, resisting spin, & resisting quack theories masquerading as science."
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social explains the lack of evidence of harm from Tylenol and how the public can judge such claims:
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social explains the lack of evidence of harm from Tylenol and how the public can judge such claims:
There’s No Valid Evidence That Tylenol Causes Autism
The best studies show no association
tomfrieden.substack.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"Public health succeeds when we’re honest about what we know and what we don’t know. That means resisting hype, resisting spin, & resisting quack theories masquerading as science."
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social explains the lack of evidence of harm from Tylenol and how the public can judge such claims:
@drtomfrieden.bsky.social explains the lack of evidence of harm from Tylenol and how the public can judge such claims:
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At a moment when the government is using every tool at its disposal to force its views on us and silence dissent, the First Amendment has never been more important.
We can't and won't buckle to the pressure.
We can't and won't buckle to the pressure.
Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This violates the First Amendment.
www.aclu.org
September 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
At a moment when the government is using every tool at its disposal to force its views on us and silence dissent, the First Amendment has never been more important.
We can't and won't buckle to the pressure.
We can't and won't buckle to the pressure.
Are we going to back to the Office of Decency from the past to sensor art, film and TV again?
Welcome to modern “Leave it to Beaver” or “My Three Sons” reboots and goodbye to serious drama and commentary.
Welcome to modern “Leave it to Beaver” or “My Three Sons” reboots and goodbye to serious drama and commentary.
Three decades ago, we took the National Endowment for the Arts to court for rescinding grants to four applicants whose work was deemed too controversial by the government.
Now, the NEA wants to force artists to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda — and we're suing, again.
Now, the NEA wants to force artists to adhere to President Trump's anti-trans agenda — and we're suing, again.
NEA Funding Provision Threatens Queer Art and Free Expression
From the “decency” fights of the 1990s to today’s “gender ideology” rule, the NEA’s funding shifts are sidelining queer voices. The ACLU is pushing back to protect artists.
www.aclu.org
September 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Are we going to back to the Office of Decency from the past to sensor art, film and TV again?
Welcome to modern “Leave it to Beaver” or “My Three Sons” reboots and goodbye to serious drama and commentary.
Welcome to modern “Leave it to Beaver” or “My Three Sons” reboots and goodbye to serious drama and commentary.
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Push Back the Hands.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqZ...
They Might Be Giants - Push Back the Hands (Official Video)
YouTube video by ParticleMen
www.youtube.com
May 4, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Push Back the Hands.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxqZ...
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Without due process, this could be you. It could be me. It could be any or all of us.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
April 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Without due process, this could be you. It could be me. It could be any or all of us.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
We have reached the level of idiocracy.
The fact that the thing we're calling artificial intelligence *can't do math* and yet we're jamming it into programs that successfully *have done math* for decades, then warning people against using the AI to do math, seems like an excellent summary of where we are.
Good thing no one uses Microsoft Excel for anything related to legal, regulatory or compliance business functions
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
August 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We have reached the level of idiocracy.
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In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.
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94% of teachers have had to dip into their own pockets to buy school supplies. An estimated 1 in 6 have second jobs during the school year to make ends meet.
The average Wall Street employee got a record $244,700 bonus last year.
Something has gone terribly wrong.
The average Wall Street employee got a record $244,700 bonus last year.
Something has gone terribly wrong.
August 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
94% of teachers have had to dip into their own pockets to buy school supplies. An estimated 1 in 6 have second jobs during the school year to make ends meet.
The average Wall Street employee got a record $244,700 bonus last year.
Something has gone terribly wrong.
The average Wall Street employee got a record $244,700 bonus last year.
Something has gone terribly wrong.
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Trump lies about mail-in voting, claiming no one else does it.
CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."
www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/p...
CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."
www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/p...
Fact check: Trump falsely claims US is only country that uses mail-in voting | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump made a series of false claims about elections in a Monday social media post in which he pledged to “lead a movement to get rid of MAIL-IN BALLOTS” and voting machines – includin...
www.cnn.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Trump lies about mail-in voting, claiming no one else does it.
CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."
www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/p...
CNN: "Dozens of other countries use mail-in voting ...."
www.cnn.com/2025/08/18/p...
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It’s up to us.
August 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It’s up to us.
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The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
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We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime.
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
How do we lead moral lives in an age of bullies? | Robert Reich
In my lifetime, I have witnessed a shift from support of decency to tolerance of cruelty. Where do we go from here?
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime.
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
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The Trump plan for the 2030 U.S. Census? Fewer workers, more A.I.?! What could possibly go wrong? 😑🙄
Census is planning on hiring fewer temporary workers for the 2030 count, watchdog reports
An official from the nonprofit Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights said the smaller workforce, among other proposed changes, could contribute to undercounts of certain groups.
www.govexec.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Trump plan for the 2030 U.S. Census? Fewer workers, more A.I.?! What could possibly go wrong? 😑🙄
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Here’s what pisses me off: the people who scream “censorship!!” the loudest are the same chuds who cheer when LGBTQ+ books are banned, drag shows are criminalized, or queer games are shadowbanned. It’s not about free speech—it’s about control.
July 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Here’s what pisses me off: the people who scream “censorship!!” the loudest are the same chuds who cheer when LGBTQ+ books are banned, drag shows are criminalized, or queer games are shadowbanned. It’s not about free speech—it’s about control.
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Wow, the change in support for deporting people with not criminal records is almost ENTIRELY driven by Republicans shifting their views. Here’s GOP support in June vs. July:
June: 44% support, 37% oppose.
July: 65% support, 18% oppose.
Interestingly, independent support also rose from 22% to 28%.
June: 44% support, 37% oppose.
July: 65% support, 18% oppose.
Interestingly, independent support also rose from 22% to 28%.
A month later:
Should we deport illegal immigrants who have not committed any crimes while in the US? 32% yes, 54% no.
Should we should deport people as quickly as possible even if it means more mistakes, or do our best to make no mistakes even if it takes longer? Quickly 15%, Minimize Error 78%.
Should we deport illegal immigrants who have not committed any crimes while in the US? 32% yes, 54% no.
Should we should deport people as quickly as possible even if it means more mistakes, or do our best to make no mistakes even if it takes longer? Quickly 15%, Minimize Error 78%.
July 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wow, the change in support for deporting people with not criminal records is almost ENTIRELY driven by Republicans shifting their views. Here’s GOP support in June vs. July:
June: 44% support, 37% oppose.
July: 65% support, 18% oppose.
Interestingly, independent support also rose from 22% to 28%.
June: 44% support, 37% oppose.
July: 65% support, 18% oppose.
Interestingly, independent support also rose from 22% to 28%.