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George Will: "Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement. ... The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself" www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A sickening moral slum of an administration
Regarding Venezuela, Ukraine and much more, Trump and his acolytes are worse than simply incompetent.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
George Will: "Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement. ... The killing of the survivors by this moral slum of an administration should nauseate Americans. A nation incapable of shame is dangerous, not least to itself" www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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I know it's too easy to grow numb to the constant flood of bigotry that comes out of his mouth but it does seem morally important you don't allow yourself or anyone else to become desensitized to this vile racism as a normal part of our politics
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I know it's too easy to grow numb to the constant flood of bigotry that comes out of his mouth but it does seem morally important you don't allow yourself or anyone else to become desensitized to this vile racism as a normal part of our politics
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This is happening across the entire country; prosecutions are down because federal agents are rounding up migrants instead.
NEW: President Trump has repeatedly threatened to bring federal agents, or even soldiers, to San Francisco to battle crime. His administration has actually done the opposite, quietly taking federal law enforcement away from the city to do immigration work instead.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is happening across the entire country; prosecutions are down because federal agents are rounding up migrants instead.
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when Michael Phelps was dominating US swimming there was endless coverage of all his genetic advantages. His wingspan, the way his body processed lactic acid, on and on and on. Nobody, not one person, floated the idea of kicking him out of the sport for genetic advantages
“I just have concerns about fairness in sport” - no, you don’t. There’s nothing fair about elite sports. You’re just looking for post hoc justification because we give you the ick
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
when Michael Phelps was dominating US swimming there was endless coverage of all his genetic advantages. His wingspan, the way his body processed lactic acid, on and on and on. Nobody, not one person, floated the idea of kicking him out of the sport for genetic advantages
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Come on, Middle Tennessee. Let's do this thing.
VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE THAT WILL WORK TO EARN YOUR VOTE
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
Tomorrow is election day, TN-7, and I'm humbly asking for your vote. I promise to be accessible and only beholden to the voters of the district, never donors or special interests. Polls open at 7 AM & close at 7 PM. Let's go out and win this!
December 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Come on, Middle Tennessee. Let's do this thing.
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The answer to all of those “Ask the Post” doodads should be some version of “why don’t you just read the article you already clicked on?”
This is stunningly good reporting by two bylined reporters and six credited researchers, and it's undermined throughout by links to an "Ask the Post AI" that delivers insipid answers to its own contrived prompts under the guise of "More context on this article"
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The answer to all of those “Ask the Post” doodads should be some version of “why don’t you just read the article you already clicked on?”
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The GOP is scrambling to hold a R +10 district that Trump won by 22. It’s going to be close.
Help @aftynbehn.bsky.social if you can.
Help @aftynbehn.bsky.social if you can.
Star power, door knocking, hints of election denialism and a speakerphone call with the president on the homestretch of the D7 special election:
nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/01/m...
nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/01/m...
Democrats, Republicans call on big names ahead of special election - Nashville Banner
The 7th Congressional District special election in Tennessee heats up, big names among Republicans and Democrats step up as Election Day draws near.
nashvillebanner.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The GOP is scrambling to hold a R +10 district that Trump won by 22. It’s going to be close.
Help @aftynbehn.bsky.social if you can.
Help @aftynbehn.bsky.social if you can.
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few blunter symbols of climate barbarism than the Dawn commercial that promotes how it can safely clean ducks who've been deluged by oil spills, sans any suggestion that not offshore drilling in the first place would help
December 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
few blunter symbols of climate barbarism than the Dawn commercial that promotes how it can safely clean ducks who've been deluged by oil spills, sans any suggestion that not offshore drilling in the first place would help
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That's the problem. The last election sounded like the most racist, sexist and xenophobic one Id ever seen and so many white people refused to even address how scary it was
...because white nationalism isn't an existential threat to all of them and they felt they could take their chances.
...because white nationalism isn't an existential threat to all of them and they felt they could take their chances.
December 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM
That's the problem. The last election sounded like the most racist, sexist and xenophobic one Id ever seen and so many white people refused to even address how scary it was
...because white nationalism isn't an existential threat to all of them and they felt they could take their chances.
...because white nationalism isn't an existential threat to all of them and they felt they could take their chances.
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This is the crux of the bargain white ppl made voting for trump & the gop. "Rid us of brown ppl & make white ppl the majority again & we will sacrifice our jobs, savings, homes, and even children." They 💯 factored in those losses & decided it was worth it. That's why nothing else he does matters
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
This is the crux of the bargain white ppl made voting for trump & the gop. "Rid us of brown ppl & make white ppl the majority again & we will sacrifice our jobs, savings, homes, and even children." They 💯 factored in those losses & decided it was worth it. That's why nothing else he does matters
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People's actions this World AIDS Day are not lessened because President Donald Trump says the government doesn’t commemorate the day any longer.
If anything, communities are further animated because of his administration’s failure to act.
Some thoughts on Dec. 1:
www.lawdork.com/i/180455096/...
If anything, communities are further animated because of his administration’s failure to act.
Some thoughts on Dec. 1:
www.lawdork.com/i/180455096/...
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 AM
People's actions this World AIDS Day are not lessened because President Donald Trump says the government doesn’t commemorate the day any longer.
If anything, communities are further animated because of his administration’s failure to act.
Some thoughts on Dec. 1:
www.lawdork.com/i/180455096/...
If anything, communities are further animated because of his administration’s failure to act.
Some thoughts on Dec. 1:
www.lawdork.com/i/180455096/...
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“Leavitt told reporters at the White House press briefing that Hegseth authorized Adm. Frank Bradley to carry out the second strike, which reportedly killed two people who were hanging onto the burning vessel after an initial strike.” Wow. 12/1/25 thehill.com/homenews/562...
December 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM
“Leavitt told reporters at the White House press briefing that Hegseth authorized Adm. Frank Bradley to carry out the second strike, which reportedly killed two people who were hanging onto the burning vessel after an initial strike.” Wow. 12/1/25 thehill.com/homenews/562...
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At his very first council briefing, Eddie Lin is pushing to amend Seattle's draft state legislative agenda to include a stronger push for new progressive revenue sources.
December 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
At his very first council briefing, Eddie Lin is pushing to amend Seattle's draft state legislative agenda to include a stronger push for new progressive revenue sources.
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Having to base the preponderance of evidence on the lack of said evidence is probably not the best way to stay out of prison... cause this ???? is crazy
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Having to base the preponderance of evidence on the lack of said evidence is probably not the best way to stay out of prison... cause this ???? is crazy
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“With his garden, he showcases the resilience of our people in a society whose goal has always been to stifle [Black] progression. If you ask him why he decided to start the garden, he’d tell you because he wanted to watch things grow.”
ESSAY | How my great-grandfather’s garden out South has fed my family for generations • The TRiiBE
With a green oasis in the backyard of his Auburn Gresham two-flat, Pops is what most would define as an urban farmer.
thetriibe.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“With his garden, he showcases the resilience of our people in a society whose goal has always been to stifle [Black] progression. If you ask him why he decided to start the garden, he’d tell you because he wanted to watch things grow.”
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it is the worst of all worlds. a "unitary *presidency*" insulated from judicial or congressional power and a weak president unable to do the job of governing
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
it is the worst of all worlds. a "unitary *presidency*" insulated from judicial or congressional power and a weak president unable to do the job of governing
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thinking more about this: it is highly ironic that at the same time that it serves as a test case for the "unitary executive," this administration is all but being led by two subordinate officials with no immediate political accountability.
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
thinking more about this: it is highly ironic that at the same time that it serves as a test case for the "unitary executive," this administration is all but being led by two subordinate officials with no immediate political accountability.
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Yes!! See also presidential immunity: Trump v. U.S. was heavy on adjectives describing a kind of hyper-masculine ideal executive: "vigorous," "energetic," "decisive," "bold," "unhesitating.” What we wound up with is a doddering old man surrounded by scheming viziers
it is the worst of all worlds. a "unitary *presidency*" insulated from judicial or congressional power and a weak president unable to do the job of governing
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Yes!! See also presidential immunity: Trump v. U.S. was heavy on adjectives describing a kind of hyper-masculine ideal executive: "vigorous," "energetic," "decisive," "bold," "unhesitating.” What we wound up with is a doddering old man surrounded by scheming viziers
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NEWS: A unanimous Third Circuit panel rules that Alina Habba is not U.S. Attorney, cannot be Acting U.S. Attorney, and cannot have the powers delegated to her. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NEWS: A unanimous Third Circuit panel rules that Alina Habba is not U.S. Attorney, cannot be Acting U.S. Attorney, and cannot have the powers delegated to her. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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We’re building a world class team to win an affordable Seattle, and we need your skills and experience! Send us your resume and a cover letter at the link in our bio by the end of the day today! #thisisyourcity
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We’re building a world class team to win an affordable Seattle, and we need your skills and experience! Send us your resume and a cover letter at the link in our bio by the end of the day today! #thisisyourcity
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“'When you see SRG agents clearing the street,... the words for that are facilitating ICE deportations. That is a violation of NYC sanctuary law, + it’s not tolerable. It is not the job of the NYPD to facilitate the deportations of our neighbors,' Lander charged." (via Hell Gate)
Advocates, pols demand probe over NYPD response to chaotic anti-ICE protest in Chinatown | amNewYork
Immigrant advocates and elected officials condemned the NYPD on Sunday for its response to anti-ICE protests in Chinatown that turned chaotic 24 hours earlier.
www.amny.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“'When you see SRG agents clearing the street,... the words for that are facilitating ICE deportations. That is a violation of NYC sanctuary law, + it’s not tolerable. It is not the job of the NYPD to facilitate the deportations of our neighbors,' Lander charged." (via Hell Gate)
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Why didn't the Seattle Times identify this op/ed writer as Republican Reagan Dunn's former chief of staff and a longtime Republican operative? Do they not want people to know that this audit was a partisan endeavor?
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/new-...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/new-...
New King County executive must guard against risky grantmaking | Op-Ed
As the summer's audit showed, King County needs to make accountability and transparency the driving forces behind grant distribution. It's not there yet.
www.seattletimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Why didn't the Seattle Times identify this op/ed writer as Republican Reagan Dunn's former chief of staff and a longtime Republican operative? Do they not want people to know that this audit was a partisan endeavor?
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/new-...
www.seattletimes.com/opinion/new-...
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Swiss politicians filed a criminal complaint with the country’s top prosecutor over a Rolex table clock and an engraved gold bar presented to US President Donald Trump by business executives shortly before he agreed to cut tariffs on the country’s exports. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rolex, Gold Gifts to Trump Spur Call for Swiss Investigation
Swiss politicians have urged the the country’s top prosecutor to open a criminal investigation into the gifting of a Rolex table clock and an engraved gold bar to US President Donald Trump by business...
www.bloomberg.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Swiss politicians filed a criminal complaint with the country’s top prosecutor over a Rolex table clock and an engraved gold bar presented to US President Donald Trump by business executives shortly before he agreed to cut tariffs on the country’s exports. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Chris's independent media outlet - Law Dork - does such important work democratizing information about the courts.
It is a worthy cause to support - so get a paid subscription if you can!!
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