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NEWS: Republicans Embrace Cancel Culture as Trump Targets The View
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NEWS: Republicans Embrace Cancel Culture as Trump Targets The View
The very voices that decried cancel culture now deploy it as a partisan weapon, reshaping the boundaries of speech and dissent.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
NEWS: Republicans Embrace Cancel Culture as Trump Targets The View
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The head of an independent United Nations commission that concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza argues that countries supplying weapons to Israel, like the United States, are also complicit.
Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a UN inquiry finds
The head of an independent United Nations commission that concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza argues that countries supplying weapons to Israel, like the United States, are also complicit.
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September 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The head of an independent United Nations commission that concludes Israel has committed genocide in Gaza argues that countries supplying weapons to Israel, like the United States, are also complicit.
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Pam Bondi has a lot to say about hate speech and the First Amendment after Charlie Kirk’s murder. The problem is, everything she says is flat-out wrong under controlling Supreme Court law. Why she needs to go back to law school is in today’s write-up, in the replies.
September 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Pam Bondi has a lot to say about hate speech and the First Amendment after Charlie Kirk’s murder. The problem is, everything she says is flat-out wrong under controlling Supreme Court law. Why she needs to go back to law school is in today’s write-up, in the replies.
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All of these excesses can be reined in, if not entirely eliminated, by Congress—or at least by a Congress not under Donald Trump’s thumb. All it needs is the wisdom to recognize its own crucial role in creating this problem. www.thebulwark.com/p/reining-in...
Reining in Rogue Presidents
How ambiguities in the law gave Trump power he could seize—and what a future Congress can do about it.
www.thebulwark.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
All of these excesses can be reined in, if not entirely eliminated, by Congress—or at least by a Congress not under Donald Trump’s thumb. All it needs is the wisdom to recognize its own crucial role in creating this problem. www.thebulwark.com/p/reining-in...
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I hadn’t seen this. Kirk, the moderate free speech guy who did politics the right way per some liberals (!), called for Biden to be executed.
Meanwhile Joe Biden put out a very strong statement condemning Kirk’s killing.
Both sides!
Meanwhile Joe Biden put out a very strong statement condemning Kirk’s killing.
Both sides!
Charlie Kirk: Joe Biden should be "put in prison and/or given the death penalty for crimes against America"
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September 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I hadn’t seen this. Kirk, the moderate free speech guy who did politics the right way per some liberals (!), called for Biden to be executed.
Meanwhile Joe Biden put out a very strong statement condemning Kirk’s killing.
Both sides!
Meanwhile Joe Biden put out a very strong statement condemning Kirk’s killing.
Both sides!
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“In an era of deep polarization in American society, he rarely talks about healing. While other presidents have typically tried to lower the temperature in moments of national crisis, Mr. Trump turns up the flames”
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In an Era of Deep Polarization, Unity Is Not Trump’s Mission
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September 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
“In an era of deep polarization in American society, he rarely talks about healing. While other presidents have typically tried to lower the temperature in moments of national crisis, Mr. Trump turns up the flames”
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As I travel around the United States, I hear concerns that America is losing its identity. But what is that identity? Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-what-unites-us
Sunday thought: What unites us
Friends,
robertreich.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As I travel around the United States, I hear concerns that America is losing its identity. But what is that identity? Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-what-unites-us
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one of the most interesting facts about russ vought’s life, to me, is that NIH research is the reason his daughter had access to life changing drug to treat her cystic fibrosis. vought, of course, is the architect of the administration’s war on science. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer
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September 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
one of the most interesting facts about russ vought’s life, to me, is that NIH research is the reason his daughter had access to life changing drug to treat her cystic fibrosis. vought, of course, is the architect of the administration’s war on science. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
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The Supreme Court's "shadow docket" allows justices to effectively make rulings in secret without explaining their decisions. Is it any wonder why so many do not trust the Roberts court? https://youtu.be/xtiISydG9l0?feature=shared
The Supreme Court’s “Shadow Docket,” Explained
Robert Reich
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September 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Supreme Court's "shadow docket" allows justices to effectively make rulings in secret without explaining their decisions. Is it any wonder why so many do not trust the Roberts court? https://youtu.be/xtiISydG9l0?feature=shared
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On President Trump’s orders, thousands of local police, federal agents and troops have fanned out across the nation’s capital making arrests.
But the 1,273 arrest records reviewed by The Post offer an up-close look at how the police surge has played out.
But the 1,273 arrest records reviewed by The Post offer an up-close look at how the police surge has played out.
Who was arrested in Trump's D.C. crime emergency? We analyzed 1,273 records.
The 1,273 arrest records reviewed by The Post offer an up-close, on-the-ground look at how the police surge has played out on the city's streets.
wapo.st
September 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On President Trump’s orders, thousands of local police, federal agents and troops have fanned out across the nation’s capital making arrests.
But the 1,273 arrest records reviewed by The Post offer an up-close look at how the police surge has played out.
But the 1,273 arrest records reviewed by The Post offer an up-close look at how the police surge has played out.
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On MTP, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social responds to Trump on the Kirk shooting:
"We have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence. The response to this cannot be... to crack down on individuals or groups not because of violence, but because they challenge the government politically."
"We have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence. The response to this cannot be... to crack down on individuals or groups not because of violence, but because they challenge the government politically."
Pete Buttigieg says Trump not showing 'leadership we need' in wake of Kirk shooting: Full interview
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Meet the Press in an exclusive interview after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and discusses how leaders should respond to...
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September 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On MTP, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social responds to Trump on the Kirk shooting:
"We have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence. The response to this cannot be... to crack down on individuals or groups not because of violence, but because they challenge the government politically."
"We have to reject anyone who would try to exploit political violence. The response to this cannot be... to crack down on individuals or groups not because of violence, but because they challenge the government politically."
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Trump: “Smart people don’t like me”
September 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Trump: “Smart people don’t like me”
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I got 3 vaccines today at CVS including my annual flu and COVID19 because I believe in SCIENCE and think it’s important to protect myself and my COMMUNITY.
Scheduled my appointment, 2 in one arm and 1 in the other. Easy peasy.
Immune system super charging has commenced.
Scheduled my appointment, 2 in one arm and 1 in the other. Easy peasy.
Immune system super charging has commenced.
September 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I got 3 vaccines today at CVS including my annual flu and COVID19 because I believe in SCIENCE and think it’s important to protect myself and my COMMUNITY.
Scheduled my appointment, 2 in one arm and 1 in the other. Easy peasy.
Immune system super charging has commenced.
Scheduled my appointment, 2 in one arm and 1 in the other. Easy peasy.
Immune system super charging has commenced.
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Americans Are Living in a State of Fear (w/ Rachel Kleinfeld) | Focus Group
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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September 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1R...
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One of the saddest things is when children have cancer, immune deficiency or need bone marrow or organ transplants.
And to add insult to injury, they’re unable to receive vaccines.
But YOU can do your part to help protect them by immunizing yourself & your family.
We are ALL in this together.
And to add insult to injury, they’re unable to receive vaccines.
But YOU can do your part to help protect them by immunizing yourself & your family.
We are ALL in this together.
September 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
One of the saddest things is when children have cancer, immune deficiency or need bone marrow or organ transplants.
And to add insult to injury, they’re unable to receive vaccines.
But YOU can do your part to help protect them by immunizing yourself & your family.
We are ALL in this together.
And to add insult to injury, they’re unable to receive vaccines.
But YOU can do your part to help protect them by immunizing yourself & your family.
We are ALL in this together.
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On Lawfare Daily, James Pearce sat down with John Keller to analyze whether three episodes from the second Trump administration could be characterized as bribery, including Paramount’s settlement of Trump’s lawsuit, and the dismissal of the indictment against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
July 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
On Lawfare Daily, James Pearce sat down with John Keller to analyze whether three episodes from the second Trump administration could be characterized as bribery, including Paramount’s settlement of Trump’s lawsuit, and the dismissal of the indictment against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
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Trump is pledging full support to Texas after its deadly floods – and rightfully so.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
July 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump is pledging full support to Texas after its deadly floods – and rightfully so.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
But California has yet to receive $40 billion in aid to rebuild from January’s devastating wildfires.
A president is supposed to govern for all Americans – not just those who voted for him.
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Humiliated by China, Harvard, Elon Musk, and the federal courts, Trump has launched a war inside America on vulnerable people inside America.
Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward.
Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward.
June 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Humiliated by China, Harvard, Elon Musk, and the federal courts, Trump has launched a war inside America on vulnerable people inside America.
Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward.
Like any bully, Trump is fundamentally a coward.
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"It's really hard to fathom that the guy making my pizza for 25 years is a gangster and a terrorist, and the person who shows up in an unmarked car wearing a mask and body armor comes to take him away is somehow the good guy” www.wnep.com/article/news...
Wayne County community rally amid ICE raid at restaurant
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with people in the Honesdale community who are shaken after watching three restaurant employees get detained.
www.wnep.com
June 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"It's really hard to fathom that the guy making my pizza for 25 years is a gangster and a terrorist, and the person who shows up in an unmarked car wearing a mask and body armor comes to take him away is somehow the good guy” www.wnep.com/article/news...
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You will not be able to afford an iPhone. You will own 2 dolls. You will work in a factory. And you will be happy about it. That is actually the MAGA platform right now. What a wild time to be alive.
May 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
You will not be able to afford an iPhone. You will own 2 dolls. You will work in a factory. And you will be happy about it. That is actually the MAGA platform right now. What a wild time to be alive.
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Republicans' "budget will skewer the poor and squeeze out crucial long-term investments in energy, scientific research, medical advances, and children," @annielowrey.bsky.social writes:
The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense
Congress is trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Republicans' "budget will skewer the poor and squeeze out crucial long-term investments in energy, scientific research, medical advances, and children," @annielowrey.bsky.social writes:
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As the world goes to hell, Trump is living his best life. My latest @postopinions.bsky.social column, on how Trump and his family are pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars while he talks about rationing dolls and pencils. Gift link.
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Opinion | As the world goes to hell, Trump is living his best life
The president has no permanent alliances, only personal financial interests.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
As the world goes to hell, Trump is living his best life. My latest @postopinions.bsky.social column, on how Trump and his family are pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars while he talks about rationing dolls and pencils. Gift link.
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what if Biden - who is actually Catholic - had done this? Or any politician anywhere on the planet, for that matter, while the church is still in mourning for the late Pope
May 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
what if Biden - who is actually Catholic - had done this? Or any politician anywhere on the planet, for that matter, while the church is still in mourning for the late Pope