Wes
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Frogs in slowly heating water is a popular allegory for being unaware that you are being destroyed in an incrementally worsening situation.
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
October 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Frogs in slowly heating water is a popular allegory for being unaware that you are being destroyed in an incrementally worsening situation.
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
But I'm drawing hope from the past week that we frogs may be a bit more aware of our situation than those allegorical frogs. #Hop
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This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.
September 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.
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Smart! A Raven doing Raven things.
August 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Smart! A Raven doing Raven things.
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Please don't just assume I don't need a video of a red panda eating sweetcorn on the very day I hear there are no Epstein files.
July 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Please don't just assume I don't need a video of a red panda eating sweetcorn on the very day I hear there are no Epstein files.
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Me: “we already have two fantastic dogs, we don’t need any more pets.”
My wife: “you’re right.”
Me: “plus we just got new rugs…”
My wife: “okay”
Me: “and I can’t be home all day to house train a puppy.”
My wife: “I understand”
Me: “so it is NOT gonna happen.”
…
BlueSky, meet Martha.
My wife: “you’re right.”
Me: “plus we just got new rugs…”
My wife: “okay”
Me: “and I can’t be home all day to house train a puppy.”
My wife: “I understand”
Me: “so it is NOT gonna happen.”
…
BlueSky, meet Martha.
June 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Me: “we already have two fantastic dogs, we don’t need any more pets.”
My wife: “you’re right.”
Me: “plus we just got new rugs…”
My wife: “okay”
Me: “and I can’t be home all day to house train a puppy.”
My wife: “I understand”
Me: “so it is NOT gonna happen.”
…
BlueSky, meet Martha.
My wife: “you’re right.”
Me: “plus we just got new rugs…”
My wife: “okay”
Me: “and I can’t be home all day to house train a puppy.”
My wife: “I understand”
Me: “so it is NOT gonna happen.”
…
BlueSky, meet Martha.
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By the way a military parade when we’re not celebrating a war victory is something a dude who never served would do.
June 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
By the way a military parade when we’re not celebrating a war victory is something a dude who never served would do.
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Let’s be clear: Judge Dugan’s arrest is not about ICE enforcement. This is about an administration hell-bent on intimidating the courts into submission. @ngertner.bsky.social explains
Cruelty and Intimidation are the Goals
The prosecution of Judge Hannah Dugan had nothing to do with ICE enforcement and everything to do with intimidation
contrarian.substack.com
April 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Let’s be clear: Judge Dugan’s arrest is not about ICE enforcement. This is about an administration hell-bent on intimidating the courts into submission. @ngertner.bsky.social explains
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The 9th Circuit Court has halted aerial gunning and body-gripping trapping of predators on 6.2 million acres of Nevada wilderness until a full, science-based review is completed—setting a vital precedent for transparent, humane wildlife management.
April 26, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The 9th Circuit Court has halted aerial gunning and body-gripping trapping of predators on 6.2 million acres of Nevada wilderness until a full, science-based review is completed—setting a vital precedent for transparent, humane wildlife management.
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Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" figurehead working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
Undaunted: Harvard University
Cambridge's Crimson Distinguishes Itself by Defying the Bullies
contrarian.substack.com
April 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" figurehead working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
This week's spotlight: Harvard University
Harvard used its status to stand up to authoritarian bullies. Giving credit where credit is due, they've remained unbowed, unafraid, and undaunted
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Sidenote: this is why it’s strategic to vote for the party you can effectively influence and protest. Smacking down the Dems to “send a message” makes sense if there were still a normal Republican Party.
But those who voted 3rd party/stayed home probably didn’t want to send their last message ever.
But those who voted 3rd party/stayed home probably didn’t want to send their last message ever.
The party of free speech, open debate and “just asking questions,” everyone
March 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Sidenote: this is why it’s strategic to vote for the party you can effectively influence and protest. Smacking down the Dems to “send a message” makes sense if there were still a normal Republican Party.
But those who voted 3rd party/stayed home probably didn’t want to send their last message ever.
But those who voted 3rd party/stayed home probably didn’t want to send their last message ever.
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New York Times, Jan. 26, 1935.
March 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New York Times, Jan. 26, 1935.
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Another great discussion led by @stephruhle.bsky.social
"First it was two-thirds of his executive orders were straight out of Project 2025, it keeps increasing."
@ahmedbaba.bsky.social joins @stephruhle.bsky.social to dig into all the similarities between Project 2025 and what the Trump administration is doing.
@ahmedbaba.bsky.social joins @stephruhle.bsky.social to dig into all the similarities between Project 2025 and what the Trump administration is doing.
February 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Another great discussion led by @stephruhle.bsky.social
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18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
18F was doing exactly the type of work that DOGE claims to want – yet we were eliminated shortly after midnight. Read our letter to the American people:
18f.org
18f.org
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Quick reminder: @elonmusk isn’t the leader of a country at war, and didn’t wear a tie in the White House and wore a stupid cap
March 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Quick reminder: @elonmusk isn’t the leader of a country at war, and didn’t wear a tie in the White House and wore a stupid cap
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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liz Cheney: Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine...
February 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
liz Cheney: Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who invaded Ukraine...
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GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
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I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I will use every tool at my disposal to protect this country from Trump. I will litigate to defend voting rights until there are no cases left to bring. I will speak out against authoritarianism until my last breath.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
I will not back down. I will not bow or scrape. I will never obey.
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“I feel so stupid, guilty, regretful—embarrassed is a huge one. I am absolutely embarrassed that I voted for Trump,” she said.
Trump Supporters Have Second Thoughts as He Takes Over Government
The president's early actions are rubbing some of his swing voters the wrong way.
newrepublic.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
“I feel so stupid, guilty, regretful—embarrassed is a huge one. I am absolutely embarrassed that I voted for Trump,” she said.
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Whether you’re an artist, advocate, or just passionate about wolves, there’s a place for you. Fill out the Team Wolf questionnaire at TeamWolf.Org !
Whether you’re an artist, advocate, or just passionate about wolves, there’s a place for you. Fill out the Team Wolf questionnaire at TeamWolf.Org !
February 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🐺 Want to join #TeamWolf? We are creating the biggest pack of wolf supporters in the world!
Whether you’re an artist, advocate, or just passionate about wolves, there’s a place for you. Fill out the Team Wolf questionnaire at TeamWolf.Org !
Whether you’re an artist, advocate, or just passionate about wolves, there’s a place for you. Fill out the Team Wolf questionnaire at TeamWolf.Org !
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🚨 Montana's House passed HB 176, a dangerous attack on wolves. 🚨
This bill allows unlimited wolf hunting & extends the hunting season if the population stays above 550. The bill also allows expanded hunting around Yellowstone.
Speak for MT’s wolves: bit.ly/4aQ2n1j
This bill allows unlimited wolf hunting & extends the hunting season if the population stays above 550. The bill also allows expanded hunting around Yellowstone.
Speak for MT’s wolves: bit.ly/4aQ2n1j
February 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🚨 Montana's House passed HB 176, a dangerous attack on wolves. 🚨
This bill allows unlimited wolf hunting & extends the hunting season if the population stays above 550. The bill also allows expanded hunting around Yellowstone.
Speak for MT’s wolves: bit.ly/4aQ2n1j
This bill allows unlimited wolf hunting & extends the hunting season if the population stays above 550. The bill also allows expanded hunting around Yellowstone.
Speak for MT’s wolves: bit.ly/4aQ2n1j
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SCOOP: FBI director nominee Kash Patel disclosed he received up to $5M in shares of a mysterious entity in the Cayman Islands called Elite Depot. Elite Depot is a parent organization of fast-fashion giant Shein, according to corporate records I reviewed www.wired.com/story/kash-p...
Trump's FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock from Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
SCOOP: FBI director nominee Kash Patel disclosed he received up to $5M in shares of a mysterious entity in the Cayman Islands called Elite Depot. Elite Depot is a parent organization of fast-fashion giant Shein, according to corporate records I reviewed www.wired.com/story/kash-p...
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Montana is considering HB 176. This bill aims to slash MT's wolf population in half by:
🐺 Allowing unlimited wolf kills
🐺 Banning harvest limits
🐺 Opening year-round hunting near Yellowstone
🐺 Expand killing methods & allow landowners to kill wolves without licenses
🐺 Allowing unlimited wolf kills
🐺 Banning harvest limits
🐺 Opening year-round hunting near Yellowstone
🐺 Expand killing methods & allow landowners to kill wolves without licenses
February 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Montana is considering HB 176. This bill aims to slash MT's wolf population in half by:
🐺 Allowing unlimited wolf kills
🐺 Banning harvest limits
🐺 Opening year-round hunting near Yellowstone
🐺 Expand killing methods & allow landowners to kill wolves without licenses
🐺 Allowing unlimited wolf kills
🐺 Banning harvest limits
🐺 Opening year-round hunting near Yellowstone
🐺 Expand killing methods & allow landowners to kill wolves without licenses