⭐Illuminannie🪷
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In Michigan, “Up North” starts north of wherever you happen to live.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
Dreading the political fights over Thanksgiving dinner?
This Thanksgiving, we bring you ten things to argue about instead:
This Thanksgiving, we bring you ten things to argue about instead:
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In Michigan, “Up North” starts north of wherever you happen to live.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
When I visited my son at Michigan Tech, a resident of Houghton told me “up north” means Calumet or Copper Harbor.
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"Moscow repackaged fascist rhetoric as “patriotism” and weaponized it against liberal movements abroad."
Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations
My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
My latest project on Russia and the global far-right
Insights from Chapter 1 — Russia’s Fascist Foundations
When Russia launched its full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine under the banner of “denazification,” I immediately went back to Dresden.
olgalautman.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
"Moscow repackaged fascist rhetoric as “patriotism” and weaponized it against liberal movements abroad."
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YAASSSSSSSS! I'm ready
Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is interviewing staff for a potential Senate bid.
Mills is interviewing staff for a possible Senate run
The term-limited governor would be a top recruit for Democrats in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris won last November.
www.politico.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
YAASSSSSSSS! I'm ready
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Walz: "It boggles my damn mind that in the midst of a military takeover of our cities, the flaunting of the rule of law, that the press finds the need to talk about, 'Oh, there's a division in the Dem Party.' There's a division in my damn house & we're still married and things are good. That's life"
August 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Walz: "It boggles my damn mind that in the midst of a military takeover of our cities, the flaunting of the rule of law, that the press finds the need to talk about, 'Oh, there's a division in the Dem Party.' There's a division in my damn house & we're still married and things are good. That's life"
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It's the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and two things are true at once: The law has never been more under threat, and it's more important than ever to fight for its promise of an equal voice for every citizen.
August 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, and two things are true at once: The law has never been more under threat, and it's more important than ever to fight for its promise of an equal voice for every citizen.
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I wrote this six years ago about him. washingtonmonthly.com/2019/12/05/w...
What the Heck Happened to Jonathan Turley? | Washington Monthly
Twenty-five years ago, I sat in the front row of his law class. Now, he’s someone I hardly recognize.
washingtonmonthly.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I wrote this six years ago about him. washingtonmonthly.com/2019/12/05/w...
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turns out bill maher is, in fact, cancellable www.semafor.com/article/05/1...
Bill Maher’s heterodox podcast studio shuts down
The network was originally intended to elevate voices from the late night host’s extended universe of comedians, musicians, and journalists.
www.semafor.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
turns out bill maher is, in fact, cancellable www.semafor.com/article/05/1...
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the political media is, always was, a bunch of mean girl high school bullies who LOVE demanding the powerful dance for their amusement, they're ordering Democrats to ritualistically humiliate themselves, and damage the party by attacking another powerful person, weirdo sadism.
May 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
the political media is, always was, a bunch of mean girl high school bullies who LOVE demanding the powerful dance for their amusement, they're ordering Democrats to ritualistically humiliate themselves, and damage the party by attacking another powerful person, weirdo sadism.
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Hello Bluesky!
April 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hello Bluesky!
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Fuck yes, I am too!
April 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Fuck yes, I am too!
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These fascists were Tennessee State Troopers.
www.wsmv.com/2025/04/02/c...
www.wsmv.com/2025/04/02/c...
Charges filed against elderly protestor carried out of legislative meeting
The elderly woman who was carried out of a committee hearing by Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers was charged with resisting arrest and disrupting a meeting, according to court records.
www.wsmv.com
April 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
These fascists were Tennessee State Troopers.
www.wsmv.com/2025/04/02/c...
www.wsmv.com/2025/04/02/c...
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You can go to Yale.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
March 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
You can go to Yale.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
You can be so good at crafting sentences you even get a job writing editorials for the New York Times.
Everyone you know might be impressed by this prestigious perch.
But it doesn’t mean you have a shred of wisdom or courage. That much is clear.
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X is not worth 33 billion. He basically just paid himself $33B from another company, presumably to pay off his debts from the initial buy because he knows he'll never be able to raise the capital from X itself.
He is his own ponzi scheme.
He is his own ponzi scheme.
March 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
X is not worth 33 billion. He basically just paid himself $33B from another company, presumably to pay off his debts from the initial buy because he knows he'll never be able to raise the capital from X itself.
He is his own ponzi scheme.
He is his own ponzi scheme.
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Unfortunately, they also create false narratives, and actively work to divide the left, allowing Republicans to win. And their rallies are just that... rallies for THEM, not for us or for Dems or anything. They aren't doing the work: registering voters, educating them about strategies to win, etc.
March 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Unfortunately, they also create false narratives, and actively work to divide the left, allowing Republicans to win. And their rallies are just that... rallies for THEM, not for us or for Dems or anything. They aren't doing the work: registering voters, educating them about strategies to win, etc.
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I write and affirm gratitude every single morning. I intend to think, speak and act in alignment with Principle. When I fall short, I make amends and keep it moving. #cheatcodes #happyjoyousfree #RecoveryPosse #Sobersky
March 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I write and affirm gratitude every single morning. I intend to think, speak and act in alignment with Principle. When I fall short, I make amends and keep it moving. #cheatcodes #happyjoyousfree #RecoveryPosse #Sobersky
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“Are you worried?” That is always the first question.
“Of course I am worried,” I respond. “The president of the United States considers me an enemy and has promised retribution. I would be an idiot not to be worried. But I am not going to give in. I will continue to fight.”
“Of course I am worried,” I respond. “The president of the United States considers me an enemy and has promised retribution. I would be an idiot not to be worried. But I am not going to give in. I will continue to fight.”
I Worry, but I Fight
From Marc | Despite that worry, I cannot stop standing up for what is right. I cannot turn a blind eye to injustice.
www.democracydocket.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“Are you worried?” That is always the first question.
“Of course I am worried,” I respond. “The president of the United States considers me an enemy and has promised retribution. I would be an idiot not to be worried. But I am not going to give in. I will continue to fight.”
“Of course I am worried,” I respond. “The president of the United States considers me an enemy and has promised retribution. I would be an idiot not to be worried. But I am not going to give in. I will continue to fight.”
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Ramsés, Cuba
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Ramsés, Cuba
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March 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Ramsés, Cuba
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Ramsés, Cuba
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Reportedly, this is Istanbul tonight.
Do I have followers from Turkey? Please share your thoughts.
Do I have followers from Turkey? Please share your thoughts.
March 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Reportedly, this is Istanbul tonight.
Do I have followers from Turkey? Please share your thoughts.
Do I have followers from Turkey? Please share your thoughts.
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We commend @wired.com for dropping its paywall for FOIA-based reporting and hope other news outlets will follow its lead.
freedom.press/issues/wired...
freedom.press/issues/wired...
March 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We commend @wired.com for dropping its paywall for FOIA-based reporting and hope other news outlets will follow its lead.
freedom.press/issues/wired...
freedom.press/issues/wired...
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So agree! And it's a terrible diversion from the immense criminality occurring under their noses. Lawfare upheld the view that shutdown would let Trump's EO, illegal, kill everything, impound the funds. Including COURTS. And still influencers whine about Schumer!
March 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
So agree! And it's a terrible diversion from the immense criminality occurring under their noses. Lawfare upheld the view that shutdown would let Trump's EO, illegal, kill everything, impound the funds. Including COURTS. And still influencers whine about Schumer!
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I have been a Dem for longer. I'm GLAD they kept gov't open to prevent what in WRITTEN docs Trump and Musk salivated over during shut down: evisceration of all agencies, impoundment of their money, CLOSING THE COURTS. They now can't DO that without witnesses and court actions. I'm fighting fascists.
March 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I have been a Dem for longer. I'm GLAD they kept gov't open to prevent what in WRITTEN docs Trump and Musk salivated over during shut down: evisceration of all agencies, impoundment of their money, CLOSING THE COURTS. They now can't DO that without witnesses and court actions. I'm fighting fascists.
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OFFS he not compromised but fearful. THIS IS UNCHARTED territory, and everyone is trying their best to keep leverage where we can. NOBODY can in shutdown. Start thinking anti fascism and stop thinking ordinary issues. This is not about being "compromise" but being strategic in the long fight.
March 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
OFFS he not compromised but fearful. THIS IS UNCHARTED territory, and everyone is trying their best to keep leverage where we can. NOBODY can in shutdown. Start thinking anti fascism and stop thinking ordinary issues. This is not about being "compromise" but being strategic in the long fight.